I am interested in lentils

AmandaJLewis · February 2013

But have never made them or even had them... any recommended recipes? Odds of EJ even trying them are probably low. They are not especially pretty.

egpitt22 · February 2013

I just had to google what they were, so I don't think I can be of any help to you.

AmandaJLewis · February 2013

maybe I should have just emailed Sundaygirl... I know she eats them. Wink

InkedMegs · February 2013

I use them in my decorative vases along with little pumpkins and fake leaves for the Fall. That is all I know of lentils.

MrsAmers · February 2013

I usually just toss some in my soup or plain rice or couscous for extra protein. Not a feature, just an addition. I'll see if I have any recipes on Evernote...

sundaygirl · February 2013

To the rescue!

Disclaimer: my kid is not much of a fan. He's pretty on board with chickpeas and I consider that a win because I loooooooove chickpeas but I do lentils now and then for variety, healthfulness, and cuz they are hella cheap.

Here is a lentil soup from smitten kitchen that I made recently and was very pleased with. Great winter soup.

Another smitten kitchen: curried lentils with sweet potatoes that I have not made but is definitely on my to-try list.

And I am drawing a blank on others at the moment. But give them a try. They are small and inoffensive. And if you want chickpea recipes, hit me up.

sundaygirl · February 2013

Here's another for my to-try list: quinoa with lentil dal

AmandaJLewis · February 2013

AH... of course. Smitten kitchen rarely leads me the wrong way. I will start with one of hers. the sweet potato one sounds good!

smynings_bride · February 2013

I suggest using red lentils (they actually look orange)--they take a lot less longer to cook than the regular ones green/brown ones and they have a milder taste. If you use them in a recipe that calls for the regular ones you can adjust your cooking time by about 15-20 min. I don't have a recipe--my lentil soup tastes different every time.

northhillsbride · February 2013

Just found this on Pinterest:

http://sandysveganblogsandblahs.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/lentil-loaf.html

lishie · March 2013

I've only eaten lentils in Indian dishes and I've always really liked them. I think you attempt them and report back to us

AmandaJLewis · March 2013

lishie:
I've only eaten lentils in Indian dishes and I've always really liked them. I think you attempt them and report back to us

Planning on getting some this weekend and making the sweetpotato/lentil dish Sundaygirl posted. I will be sure to report back!

lishie · March 2013

AmandaJLewis:
lishie:
I've only eaten lentils in Indian dishes and I've always really liked them. I think you attempt them and report back to us
Planning on getting some this weekend and making the sweetpotato/lentil dish Sundaygirl posted. I will be sure to report back!

I'm interested to hear. That recipe is exactly the type I've liked in restaruants. I'd love to hear that it's actually easy to do at home.

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