Green, black and mottled: 10 wonderful recipes with lentils

Do you have a bag of lentils at home?

We have some tips that are worth gold and 10 great recipes, some of which you would not believe can be made from lentils

In collaboration with Sugat

21/02/2022

Monday, 21 February 2022, 08:40 Updated: 09:04

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Basis for an infinity of dishes.

A rich lentil bolognese that can also be a base for shepherds' pie pie (Photo: Sugat, Nimrod Saunders)

Of all the types of legumes, lentils are the ones most commonly used in the home kitchen.

One of their culinary benefits is that they only need short cooking.

But if you add to that the meaty Markman and their small size, which make them a wonderful base for a variety of dishes, you will get a must-have commodity in every home.

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There are different types of lentils that differ from each other in size and color.

They all have a high nutritional value, are rich in protein, fiber and iron and are easier to digest than other legumes.

This time we will focus on

also known as browns,

known in Bloga oil because of their small size and black color reminiscent of caviar and

known as lentil poi, named after the province of Le Puy in France.

Unlike the orange lentils that break down in cooking and are more suitable for the certification of stews and soups, these three types of lentils retain their shape in cooking and with each of them you can use any of the following recipes, depending on what you have at home.

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Before you start - tips for working with lentils:

Lentils do not need to be soaked

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Just rinse and cook,

soaking begins germination and thus makes the nutrients in the legume available.

Therefore, if you remembered to soak them before cooking (even just for half an hour), you will gain higher nutritional values.

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Lentils are the easiest legume to germinate and this process will give you even higher nutritional values ​​- soak them overnight, transfer to a colander and place in a cool, ventilated place.

Within 12 hours you can already see inside the strainer the beginning of germination and after another 12 hours already really germination.

Just be sure to occasionally drip water on them to keep them moist.

The sprouted lentils are kept in a closed container in the refrigerator and can be eaten and added to salads even without cooking or after a short boil in water.

, To maintain color.

A cup of lentils needs two and a half cups of water.

Cook for 20-30 minutes until softened, but not too much.

Majdara (Photo: Nimrod Saunders)

Majdara by Tamara Aharoni

One of our favorite lentil dishes is Majdara - a dish that combines lentils and rice.

What is the secret to a good Majdara?

The answer is simple - lots and lots of fried onions.

Do not skimp on it and fry it well and patiently.

Tamara Aharoni's recipe also has plenty of herbs.

Enter Tamara Aharoni's full recipe for Majdara

Levibo lentils and potatoes (Photo: Sugat, Nimrod Saunders)

Lentil and potato pancakes from 5 ingredients

Another wonderful way to combine lentils is in patties or pancakes.

This time, black lentil and potato pancakes by Orly Plai that are snatched from the plate even before settling down for dinner.

For the full recipe for lentil and potato pancakes from 5 ingredients

Lentil and mushroom nuggets (Photo: Afik Gabay)

Lentil and mushroom nuggets

Nuggets are usually associated with us as a corrupt and fried snack, but in Anat Lebel's version, from the Taimunat blog, they get a surprising twist thanks to a filling of lentils and succulent mushrooms.

Crispy icing and short baking in the oven and you got a perfect snack minus the guilt feelings.

In our experience, children die for them.

For the full recipe for nuggets lentils and mushrooms

Lentil burger (Photo: Sugat, Photo: Alon Mesika Styling: Einat Jerashi)

Lentil burger by Uri Shavit

Another wonderful patty that can be made from lentils is this burger.

A vegan and juicy burger by Uri Shavit, the owner of the vegan blog, is more enjoyable, which will be happy to enter your bun with a cabbage salad and eggplant salad and become a healthy and delicious meal.

For the full recipe for a lentil burger by Uri Shavit

Meatless lentil bolognese (Photo: Sugat, Nimrod Saunders)

Black lentil bolognese

And if a burger is lentils, then why not a bolognese too?

A recipe for a rich meatless bolognese sauce that is delicious to eat with pasta.

If prepared in double quantity, the next day it can also be used as a base for a crazy shepherd pie with mashed potatoes.

This is what we call two meals in one serving at a time.

For the full recipe for lentil bolognese sauce, including a recipe for shepherd's pie without meat

Lentil lasagna (Photo: Alon Mesika, Styling: Yael Magen)

Lentil lasagna by Chef Omar Miller

According to the same principle of lentils cooked in tomato sauce as a basis for different dishes, lasagna can also be prepared.

In Omar Miller's recipe he uses mottled lentils, but you can definitely also use black or green lentils depending on what you have at home.

Along with the chive sauce, mozzarella and ricotta this is going to be one of the most delicious lasagna you have ever made.

Enter the full recipe for Omar Miller's lentil lasagna

Lentil soup (Photo: Afik Gabay)

Lentil soup

On cool winter days, there is nothing like warming up and nourishing the body with lentil soup.

This is a soup that does not require a lot of cooking time and a pot with lentils can be used to put almost any vegetable in the house.

Still prefer a neat recipe?

Erez Golko with the recipe for his lentil soup.

Enter the full recipe for Erez Golko's lentil soup

Adas Bahamid - Lentil soup of Nof Atmana (Photo: Sugat, Dror Einav)

Adas Bahamid - Lentil soup of Nof Atmana

Nof Atmana also has an excellent recipe for lentil soup or as it is called the Levantine Adas in Hamid - a thick and sour lentil soup that is common in Levantine countries.

The lentils are usually cooked with potatoes and chard or spinach and its sourness is obtained from the addition of fresh lemon juice.

For the full recipe for lentil soup by Nof Atmana - Adas Bahamid

Dal Lentils (Photo: Walla! NEWS system, Photo: Boaz Lavie)

Dal lentils by Rina Pushkarna

One of the most famous lentil stews is the dal - an Indian lentil stew rich in spices and flavors as only Indian cuisine knows how to create.

We got the recipe for this dal from Marina Pushkarna, the queen of Indian cuisine and it is a delicacy that you must regularly adopt in your kitchen.

Enter the full recipe for dal - an Indian lentil stew by Rina Pushkarna

Stuffed peppers (Photo: Efrat Lichtenstein)

Peppers stuffed with rice and lentils by Efrat Lichtenstein

The peppers stuffed with Grandma's meat are filled with Efrat Lichtenstein from the famous recipe blog, what do you do all day, with rice and black lentils and cooked on the spot in the classic tomato sauce, in a simple and easy sauce of pomegranate and sesame concentrate.

Prepare and give to Grandma and see that she too will fall in love.

Enter the full recipe for rice-filled peppers and lentils by Efrat Lichtenstein

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