Lentil recipes1/28/2024 ![]() If you’re not sure if you enjoy lentils, I recommend adding them to a dish you’re already a fan of first, just to see. So, start there when brainstorming how to best use them! For example, substituting lentils for meat in a burger recipe would be a very simple swap that would likely save you money and time. Lentils are an easy substitute for beans or ground meat in many recipes. Even this vegan gravy recipe is a good use of nontraditional lentil enjoyment! How to Make a High Protein Meal with Lentils To meal prep with lentils, sometimes all you need to do is cook up a plain batch in the beginning of the week and add them to any place you’d like more protein. This post details a few of my favorite ways to include them in salads, pastas, and more. Lentils are great for meal prep because they can easily blend into SO many meals. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Beluga lentils: Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil and add 1 cup of lentils.Puy lentils: Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil and add 1 cup of lentils.Bring to a boil and simmer until this time is up. They will need longer to cook, usually around 40 minutes. If cooking separately, use a water to lentil ratio of 3:1 for these legumes. Brown and green lentils: If adding to a soup, place in pot when there are 40 minutes left of cooking time.If cooking them separately, use a 1.5 : 1 ratio of water to lentils, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10-15 minutes. If adding to a dish like a stew, throw them in the pot when there is 15 minute left in cooking time. Red and yellow lentils: Since these lentils are split into smaller pieces, they cook up very quickly.The cook time for each lentil will depend on the variety you’re using. High protein vegan meals can sometimes be difficult to come by, but not with the help of lentils. I typically buy brown or green lentils as they’re the most convenient, but below we’re featuring all kinds. Beluga: Small black lentils that resemble caviar, these have an earthy flavor. ![]()
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