It is a common belief that lentil peas are not a favorite legume for many people. However, it may be due to the fact that they have only been consumed in one particular way too often. Lentil peas are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in various dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients such as iron and folate. This makes them an excellent choice for vegetarians and vegans who need to include plant-based proteins in their diet.
To make lentil peas more appealing, one can try new recipes that incorporate different flavors and textures. For example, lentil pea soup with carrots and celery is a comforting and hearty dish that can be enjoyed as a main meal or side dish. Lentil pea salad with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a lemon vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful option for a light lunch or dinner. By experimenting with different cooking methods and seasonings, lentil peas can be transformed into a delicious and satisfying ingredient that can please even the most discerning palates.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Fusion, International
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 ozs. Lentils soaked overnight in 4 cups water
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 large tomatoes or 4 medium sized, skinned and sliced
- 1 carrot coarsely grated
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 2 sweet peppers finely chopped
- 1-1½ cup soft breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 hot pepper finely chopped (optional)
- 1 blade chive finely chopped
- 1 sprig of thyme finely chopped
- ½ cup grated cheese optional
- 2 apples peeled and grated
Instructions
- Cook lentils in some water until soft and water is absorbed. Mash with a fork and beat until smooth.
- Heat oil in frying pan and fry onion, garlic, tomatoes, carrot, sweet peppers, apples, chive and thyme until soft. Add mixture to lentil together with salt, pepper and bread crumbs.
- Bind together with egg. (If you wish you can add about ¼ cup of cheese to the mixure). Adjust salt to taste.
- Press the final mixture in a greased loaf tin. Sprinkle the remainder of the grated cheese on the top.
- Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Lentil Loaf
Ingredients
- 8 ozs. Lentils soaked overnight in 4 cups water
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 large tomatoes or 4 medium sized, skinned and sliced
- 1 carrot coarsely grated
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 2 sweet peppers finely chopped
- 1-1½ cup soft breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 hot pepper finely chopped (optional)
- 1 blade chive finely chopped
- 1 sprig of thyme finely chopped
- ½ cup grated cheese optional
- 2 apples peeled and grated
Instructions
- Cook lentils in some water until soft and water is absorbed. Mash with a fork and beat until smooth.
- Heat oil in frying pan and fry onion, garlic, tomatoes, carrot, sweet peppers, apples, chive and thyme until soft. Add mixture to lentil together with salt, pepper and bread crumbs.
- Bind together with egg. (If you wish you can add about ¼ cup of cheese to the mixure). Adjust salt to taste.
- Press the final mixture in a greased loaf tin. Sprinkle the remainder of the grated cheese on the top.
- Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
