Comments on: Legume to Love: Lentils

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:33:14 +0000

Funny thing there is the article about lentils this week! I just tried cooking with them a couple days ago. I had avoided them because I thought I didn't like the texture, but a friend made some that I liked, so I thought I'd give them another try. Was I happy I did. I made a yummy lentil stew that the whole family loved. Now I am eager to try more recipes incorporating lentils. They are so inexpensive and good for us.

By: gloria

gloria — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:56:35 +0000

I buy lentils to make homemade dog food. its healthy for them too. but after buying it for years for them, I decided to cook them for my family and we all like them. Am gonna have to try the lentil tacos, without the family knowing at first…lol

By: lena

lena — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:53:43 +0000

I have had lentils since I was a kid. I come from an Italian background so we just make lentil soup out of them. It tastes better than just plain pea soup and is soo easy to make. You just cook them in lots of garlic and olive oil. We also have tossed in Linguica which is a Portuguese sausage or we have thrown in some harmony. Whatever you add it just comes out great.

By: Sereena

Sereena — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:46:16 +0000

I love them in omelettes!!! I add them in just before I am about to flip it for the first time. The lentils get a little firm on teh outside, but nice and creamy on the inside. Really yummy addition when you're dieting and can't have cheese. Oh, and I ALWAYS add garlic

By: Kristin@IowaGirlEats

Kristin@IowaGirlEats — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:53:31 +0000

Mmmm – i have been eating black beluga lentils all week in stir-frys and salads. They are SO filling – I just love them!

By: My Carolina Kitchen

My Carolina Kitchen — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:16:09 +0000

I've been using lentils for years and love them – in soups, in salads, etc. One time I brought a lentil salad dressed with a vinaigrette of olive oil and red wine vinegar and tossed with lots of fresh Italian parsley to a covered dish party and everyone loved it. One person said, "Who brought the lentils? They're great."

I like lentils because 1) they're good for you, 2) they cook really quickly, and 3) they are very versatile and you don't have to soak them first like other beans. You do have to be careful not to overcook them or they turn mushy. I like your idea to saute them, which I haven't tried but will. Besides, they're very French.
Sam

By: Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:55:46 +0000

I love lentils. My favorite way to prepare lentils is as tacos or nachos (see allrecipes.com, type in "lentil tacos" for a great recipe). I've tried to move my carnivorous family away from meat in the last few years and am always looking for meat-substitue recipes. The first time I made this recipe, I prepared the tacos myself & my family had no idea it wasn't meat. They loved these tacos! We make this recipe as tacos or nachos about once each week & often serve it to guests who are leary at first, but always leave asking for the recipe.

I just discovered this blog about a week or two ago. It's great!