![]() Use them in a Morrocan-spiced salad, like the Roasted and Raw Carrot Salad on page 121 of Love and Lemons Every Day.Toss them with a simple vegetable pasta for extra protein.Swap them for the chickpeas in my many-veggie soup, adding them to the pot at the same time as the broth.You could also add a handful of chopped walnuts for crunch! Sauté cooked French green lentils with garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to use as a hearty filling for vegetarian tacos.Aside from the lentil recipes I mentioned above, these are a few of my favorites: They keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, so they’re one of my favorite proteins to meal prep and keep on hand in the fridge.īeyond this simple preparation, there are endless ways to use them. I toss them with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes to make a nutritious side dish or base for plant-based bowls. I even blend them into a luscious, hummus-like dip!īelow, you’ll find my go-to method for seasoning cooked French lentils. Consequently, they’re a great choice for adding to thick curries, stews, or an Indian dal. They become soft and tender after simmering for just 15 minutes! As they cook, they melt and dissolve, creating a delicious creamy texture. Red (or yellow) lentils cook much more quickly than any other variety. ![]() I like to add the dried lentils to a big pot of soup and let it simmer until they become tender, about 30 minutes. Instead of holding their shape, they soften and become mushy as they cook. If you’re making a homey soup or stew, either regular green or brown lentils would be an excellent choice. I turn to them when I want to add lentils to a salad or serve them on their own as hearty side dish. In fact, you could use them interchangeably in most lentil recipes! They cook in about 20 minutes, and they have a nice bite. These black lentils are very similar to the French green variety. I like to use them in lentil salad and pasta sauce, and their hearty texture is also delicious in my curried lentil soup. My favorite type of lentils! These guys hold their shape as they cook, and they have a yummy firm texture. Here are the varieties you’ll most often see in stores, along with suggestions for how to use them: Not all varieties of lentils are interchangeable, and each works particularly well in different types of recipes. The specific cook time will depend on what type of lentils you’re cooking. ![]() ![]() Just fill a large pot halfway with water, bring it to a boil, and add the lentils.
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