"Green lentils" refers to a type of small, round legumes that are usually green or brown in color. They are commonly used in cooking and provide a good source of protein and fiber.
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We highly recommend using
French green lentils for this recipe because they become tender without falling apart.
When you look close up, though, you can easily see these gluten - free gems are loaded
with green lentils, which are packed with fibre, protein and iron.
I used smaller
green lentils for this dish as they cook up quicker, but you can use whatever kind you have handy.
Cover and simmer for 7 to 9 minutes for split red lentils, or 20 to 25 minutes for
whole green lentils.
If you tend to be more of an ad - hoc cook, stick with
sprouted green lentils so that you can make a pot quickly whenever you want.
I usually buy the small dark
green lentils because I like their flavor, but experiment with different varieties (red, green, etc) to find your favorite.
I have a bunch of bags of French
green lentils from which only a cup or so has been utilized.
I would recommend using the small, French
dark green lentils, because the usual red or medium green ones get too mushy for a nice salad texture.
When the chickpeas and cranberry beans are almost creamy, you
add green lentils, a big pile of spinach, parsley, and dill.
It calls for french
green lentils which have a deeper earthy flavor than the traditional brown.
I typically use
green lentils as they hold their shape very well after cooking, but I have recently found the red lentil to be simply delightful in soups.
I've used French
green lentils here — they tend to hold their shape a little better than brown or orange lentils.
Also, I know red lentils cook faster than
green lentils so would I add them after I add the sweet potatoes?
I'm not that fond of adding a stock to the water as I
think green lentils already has enough taste.
I've only cooked with French
green lentils before, but this dish really makes me want to get some red ones real soon!
What's worked best for me is: Combine 2 cups dry quinoa, 3/4 cup
dry green lentils, 32 ounces chicken broth, and 1 cup water in a rice cooker.
If
sprouted green lentils are not available, you can also make this very same lentil soup recipe with soaked lentils.
They do not cause gas as often as brown or
green lentils because they contain less fibre (approximately 11 % as opposed to 31 %).
Sub fresh cherries for dried when they're in season, use
green lentils instead of black, or try goat cheese instead of feta.
And don't be tempted to buy the less - expensive, ordinary French
green lentils which cost about a third of the price.
We opted for the «bowl of the day», a mix
of green lentils, green beans, avocado and roasted pumpkin and a creamy cashew dressing.
I usually make kale chips, use kale in pasta fazzioli and of course, your fabulous
green lentil soup with the greek yogurt on top (the formal name slips my mind right now).
For a chunkier - textured lentil soup check out my more heavily spiced Middle Eastern
Green Lentil Soup recipe.
sub with veggie broth or just omit altogether)-1 tsp dried thyme - sea salt - freshly ground black pepper -1
cup green lentils -1 cup red lentils (For Later)-1 pack Harvest Sensations Kale Salad (please don't throw in the dressing)-1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar