Lentils

Curried Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

A simple and delicious curried butternut squash lentil soup that is as easy to make as it is delicious. Packed full of plant-based protein, at 20 grams of protein and only 280 calories per serving.

From chickpeas to black beans, to lentils and peas, to peanuts to soybeans. Legumes are one of the best foods we can feed our body, but often one of the foods we don’t eat enough of. They have a complex nutrient profile, offer plant-based protein, iron and zinc, and they are one of the most sustainable sources of protein we have access to. Clients tell me that a lacking in confidence in the preparation of legumes that is a large factor in their limited consumption. This is one of my favourite recipes for introducing clients to cooking with dried lentils. This Curried Butternut Squash Lentil Soup really is fail-safe and will take 35 minutes cooking time tops.
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Lentil Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl Recipe

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Ever thought about what’s in season in March? There is no question that Spring has arrived- the flowers are out in full force and the winter jackets are back in storage. But even though the cherry blossoms are in bloom, not much is being harvested from the veggie gardens at this time of year. Luckily, last years cold storage veg have been kept in cellars for us all winter so we can still enjoy last seasons bounty while we wait for the new years crop. This Lentil Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl Recipe is a great versatile dish, and an easy way to use up excess produce in your fridge.
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How To Cook Lentils + 5 Reasons Why You Should Eat Lentils

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Last week I had the pleasure of dining at the notorious Lentils As Anything Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. Since I got wind of this eatery’s concept some 10 years ago, I’d been looking forward to the day I finally got to try it out. It was amazing. The philosophy behind Lentils As Anything is that you pay what you feel the food is worth, and with this you are given the opportunity to contribute towards a world where respect, generosity, trust, equality, freedom and kindness rule. This not-for-profit organization has been successfully working for over 13 years; when diners such as myself can afford to pay the proper price of the meal plus a few dollars more, it allows those that are less fortunate to be able to dine out and be social, regardless of their financial situation. Lentils are in my opinion the superfood of all superfoods. Now let me tell you why lentils should be allowed centre stage at your next meal. I’ve included a simple prep guide on how to cook lentils and my top 5 reasons why you should be eat lentils.
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Greek Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

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This Greek Red Lentil Soup with Lemon has been adapted from two of my favourite cookbooks. The addition of crumbly feta and fresh rosemary on top makes it a quintessentially Greek recipe, though this can be omitted for a vegan red lentil soup more representative of a Turkish or Lebanese red lentil soup.

Red lentils are my absolute favourite lentil to cook with. They have the shortest cooking time (12 minutes!) and once cooked, they break apart to help form a thick and satisfying soup consistency. I recently learned that red lentils are, in fact, brown lentils, but without the outer skin! If you have browsed my other recipes you will see that 99% of my lentil dishes contain the humble red lentil, and 98% of those are curry based dishes. I’m adding this Greek Red Lentil Soup with Lemon to the repertoire because the combination of lemon and lentils is really something special and I was thankfully introduced to this flavour combination during my travels through Turkey. This recipe for Greek Red Lentil Soup with Lemon is adapted from two of my favourite cookbooks – Rebar from Victoria, and Whitewater Cooks from Nelson because, well why not enjoy the best of both worlds.
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Easy Lentil and Bean Winter Soup [Vegan, GF]

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Legumes are a Dietitians best friend. They are a great source of protein, and are also high in micronutrients iron and zinc which can sometimes be lacking in a plant-based diet. Legumes are also remarkably versatile – pureed black beans with Mexican spices are great for a healthy snack; roasted garbanzo (chickpeas) work well instead of popcorn on movie night; Puy (French) lentils are great on salads (see Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs and Basil Vinaigrette); and red lentils break apart when cooked making them great for thickening soups (see Curried Squash Soup Recipe, Vegetarian Greek Lentil Soup with Lemon and Feta and Easy Curry Lentil Soup with Kale for some of my favourite red lentil soup recipes). If you haven’t cooked much with legumes before This Easy Lentil and Bean Winter Soup is a simple introduction into cooking with legumes. For legume connoisseurs, I’ve included a few of my favourite variations to this classic soup.
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