Hiding The Lentil. 10 Top Ways To Feed the Family Lentils

Love them or hate them, lentils are inexpensive and a great source of protein, fibre, vitamins and mineral. So how do you get them into the diet of dissenters? Here are some ways of feeding the family red lentils without them even knowing.

1. Substitute some of the mince in rissoles or burger patties for cooked red lentils. Mix well so that the lentils are indistinguishable from the mince.
2. Bulk up spaghetti bolognaise with cooked red lentils.
3. Bulk up Nachos or Tacos with cooked red lentils or add to chilli con carn
4. Add to casseroles, stews, pie fillings or tangines as a filler
5. Add cooked red lentils to savoury mince bake or lasagne
6. Add cooked red lentils to sausage roll filling
7. Add to shepherd’s pie
8. Add to curries (vegetarian or with meat)
9. Add to vegetable soup, especially those that are blended and have spices like carrot and cumin soup.
10. Combine cooked red lentils with roast vegetables and garlic. Blend and serve as a dip for bread and crudités.

Remember: Lentils don’t need to be pre soaked, just rinse and have a search for any small stones that might be in them.

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