Good Lentil recipes?

[*slim* 2]

Does anyone have any tasty lentil recipes? I have never had them, but I figure it is time to expand my tastes a bit. Thanks for any responses.

[Minxz 0]

I like to make a lentil stew that is very easy

Bag of lentils

2 bullion cubes

2-4 cubed chicken breast (depending on how meaty you want it)

Large can of stewed Tomatoes

spice to taste with Cumin and Salt

Put in slow cooker add Water to cover Ingredients

Cook on low for 4-6 hours

I serve over rice

Edited September 4, 2008 by Minxz

[luluc 6]

i soak them for about 2 hrs, then in a crock pot add the following:

2lg cans low sodium chicken stock

1 can rotelle - drained

2 lg carrotts chopped

2 lg celery sticks chopped

tbsp garlic

1 small onion diced

cup of diced ham

towards the last hr i put in a cup of brown rice

[Gone4Now 4]

Thanks for that! I bought lentils, thinking I'd do something with them, but never did. This is an easy recipe that I can follow.

[*slim* 2]

Thank you both for the recipes. I will try them both soon!:crying:

[aubrie 6]

I make lentil stew in my crockpot as well. I love lamb. My DH hates it so there is alwayas left over. Actually, using it in the stew after it's been roasted gives it a better flavor. I just dump in all the ingredients in the morning, cover and when I get home, dinner is done.

I put in the pot:

left over lamb and bones

lentils

carrots, celery and onion - chopped

2 new potatoes - chopped

parsley, thyme and bay leaf

cooking sherry

5 gloves crushed garlic

salt and pepper

1 beef bouillon cube

Water

[beth443 0]

I have a very easy one and my family love them.

1 bag of lentils

1 onion chopped

3 cloves of garlic

olive oil

beef or chicken broth

Cook the onions and garlic in the oil and the clean lentils and broth. Simmer for about 1 hour or until done. Add salt and pepper to taste.

We have French bread with it. It is really good

[*slim* 2]

I make lentil stew in my crockpot as well. I love lamb. My DH hates it so there is alwayas left over. Actually, using it in the stew after it's been roasted gives it a better flavor. I just dump in all the ingredients in the morning, cover and when I get home, dinner is done.

I put in the pot:

left over lamb and bones

lentils

carrots, celery and onion - chopped

2 new potatoes - chopped

parsley, thyme and bay leaf

cooking sherry

5 gloves crushed garlic

salt and pepper

1 beef bouillon cube

Water

Can any other meat be used in this recipe? It sounds very good but neither my DH nor son will eat lamb.

[*slim* 2]

I made lentils today. They were a great hit. :thumbup: Thanks everyone that responded with recipes.:tt2:

[HelloPenny 0]

This is a favorite... It is like the Spicy Sausage & Lentil Soup @ Caraba's Italian Grill.

What I do is REALLY EASY!

• Brown a package of Hot Italian Turkey sausage. (make sure and remove the casing. just cut a slit up the side and it slides right off.) I put about 2 or 3 Tablespoons of olive oil in, because you will need the extra fat to also saute the veggies.
  
• season it with your Nature's seasoning, some Italian seasoning if you have it, and I LOVE adding fennel seed... yum yum!! About 2 teaspoons.
  
• Add onions, celery, and carrots. I don't have a magic amount for these. I just chop up what I think I will need. Last time I added some zucchini to up the veggies. It was good.
  
• Add several cloves of garlic. I LOVE garlic so I add a lot. But, you don't have to. You can buy the pre-chopped garlic at the store, but it is not as potent as the fresh stuff, but its a lot more convenient. Just an FYI.
  
• Add a large can of diced tomatoes. I liked the Hunts Roasted Garlic brand. But, that's just me. I used some fire roasted ones last time. I couldn't tell a difference. I thought I had let some burn on the bottom of the pan, and then I realized it was "roasted" tomatoes. LoL!
  
• Add your lentils! I soak them for a few hours at least. Over night if you can, but just during the morning is fine. They say you don't have to soak lentils at all.
  
• Now you can either add Water till you like the consistency or chicken broth. Or Water and chicken bullion. It can be pretty thick like chili or thinner more like a Soup.< br />
• A few recipes call for you to take part of the soup out and then puree it in a blender. I did this once. Mom hated it. It made it a lot thicker, with more of a base to the soup than just liquid. Definitely not a necessary step.
  

Here is a link to the original soup I tried to copy!

Carrabba's Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup Recipe | Recipezaar

[*slim* 2]

That sounds good. Thanks!

[susieca 0]

I don't have any good recipes with lentils, but I do eat a lot of split pea and black bean Soup. Good luck, I'll be happy to share these recipes.

suse

[*slim* 2]

I don't have any good recipes with lentils, but I do eat a lot of split pea and black bean Soup. Good luck, I'll be happy to share these recipes.< p>suse

By all means, please share.