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Combine lentils, olive oil and seasoning

  • 2- 15 oz cans of lentils (or soaked lentils overnight)
  • 1 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
4/5 (1 Votes)

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Red lentils cook quickly into a nubbly puree, but their mild flavor requires a bit of embellishment

  • 4 4tablespoons 4tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1 1 large onion, chopped fine
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 3/4teaspoon 3/4teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 1/2teaspoon 1/2teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 1/4teaspoon 1/4teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 1/8teaspoon 1/8teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch Pinch cayenne
  • 1 1tablespoon 1tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 4cups 4cups chicken broth
  • 2 2cups 2cups water
  • 10 1/2 10 1/2ounces 1/2 (1 1/2 cups) red lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 2 2tablespoons 2tablespoons lemon juice, plus extra for seasoning
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2teaspoons 1/2teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
  • 1 1teaspoon 1teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 1/4cup 1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro
3.5/5 (137 Votes)

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The Moosewood Lentil soup recipe has been a family favorite for years, and I really don't alter it much, just grape...

  • 3 C lentils, any type
  • 7 C water or stock (more as needed)
  • 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil or butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • a few pinches of dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or basil)
  • 2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp dry red wine (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp molasses or brown sugar
  • Red wine vinegar for the top
  • Minced scallions for the top (optional)
3.9/5 (43 Votes)

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Amazing! Yummy flavors

  • 1 tablespoon coconut or other oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1-2 tablespoons curry powder, to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium cauliflower, chopped into bite-size florets
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 large handfuls baby spinach
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)
3.7/5 (60 Votes)

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Try these lentils with caramelized leeks, sautéed garlic and roasted tomatoes and bell peppers

  • Toppings:
  • 1 cup red split lentils, rinsed and sorted
  • 2 1/4 cups low sodium broth
  • 1/4 cup white vermouth or red wine
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit for Matthew)
  • seasoning salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Minced and sauteed garlic, caramelized leeks, crisp chopped bacon, grilled Italian sausages, grilled or roasted tomatoes, diced and soaked dried apricots, grilled vegetables, Parmesan cheese or your favorite topping.
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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Maili's Note: I was given this recipe by my landlady in Washington, DC, Barbara Keeling

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons onion, chopped very fine
  • 1/3 cup shredded prosciutto or unsmoked ham
  • 2 tablespoons carrot, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons celery, chopped fine
  • 1 cup canned Italian plum tomatoes, cut up, with their juice
  • 1/2 pound dried lentils
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
3.5/5 (38 Votes)

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China Study WFPB Recipe by Heather Crosby This is an updated version of one of the most popular YumUniverse

  • Blue corn taco shells
  • For the Filling
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 1/3 cup Taco Seasoning (p. 133)
  • 2-3 large leaves kale, stems removed and chopped
  • For the toppings
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1-3 avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
  • Fresh lime wedges
0/5 (0 Votes)

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This is one of those 'go-to' soups that is comforting, delicious with plenty of flavor but not spicy, and sure to c

  • 1-1 1/2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4-1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups dry red lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 1/2-4 1/2 cups water
  • 2-3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (see Tip)
  • 1-1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
5/5 (1 Votes)

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Brown pancetta and smoked sausage in a tbsp

  • 1/4 lb. of pancetta, cut into small dice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 stalks of celery, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 (6 oz) pkgs lentil soup mix with seasoning pkts
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 2-1/2-3 cups water
  • 1/2 pkg. of smoked turkey sausage
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • Hot pepper flakes
  • 1/2 pkg. of fresh spinach
  • 2-3 tbsp. of red wine vinegar
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6 Servings

  • 1 c. Red Lentils
  • 4 cups + 2 Tbls. Water, divided
  • 2 Tbls. Butter
  • 1/2 c. Onion, diced small
  • 1/2 c. (1 stalk) Celery, diced small
  • 2 Tbls. Garlic, chopped
  • 1 med. (1/2 lb) Tomato, cored and diced (1 cup) (1 can)
  • 2 c. Vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbls. Tabasco sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. Turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. Chili powder
  • 1 Tbls. Cornstarch
  • 1/4 c. Green bell pepper, finely diced
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South Beach Diet Phase 1

  • lentils
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 4 t dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c chopped pecans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 T dill
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 T red wine or white wine vinegar
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In a 6 qt pot, heat the olive oil, paprika, and cumin over low heat, stirring until aromatic, 2 to 4 minutes

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 or 2 medium bunches of scallions, trimmed, white parts cut into 1/4 inch pieces, enough green part cut similarly to fill 1/4 cup
  • 1 lb lentils (green, brow, red) (Red are preferred)
  • 5 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable soup
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 bunch of chard (red preferred but white or yellow stem work well too) stemmed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Kosher or sea salt to taste (use no much because broth typically has a lot of salt)
  • A small pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
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