Seasoned Black Lentils Food

SEASONED BLACK LENTILS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or deep skillet, combine the black lentils with the broth, water and spices. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
• Drain excess liquid. Taste and if serving as is, season with additional salt and pepper as necessary. Or, use directly in our Lentil Salad or other recipes.

BRAISED BLACK LENTILS

Steps:

• Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Cook and stir onion, carrot, celery, and salt until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add thyme sprigs and pepper. Stir in lentils until well coated. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, checking occasionally, until the lentils are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat and discard thyme stems. Stir in champagne vinegar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SPICED BLACK LENTILS WITH YOGURT AND MINT

Steps:

• Stir coriander, cumin, mustard seeds, and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 1 minute. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add lentils and 3 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, adding broth as needed to keep lentils covered, until lentils are soft, 30-40 minutes. Stir in vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer lentils to a large bowl and top with yogurt. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil, and top with mint.
• DO AHEAD: Lentils can be cooked 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

SEASONED LENTILS

Steps:

• Let the lentils soak overnight. (Optional, but will minimize development of gas after eating!).
• Place lentils in a large pot and add enough water to cover the lentils plus a little more.
• Turn stove to medium heat.
• After 15 minutes, blend all vegetables with a small amount of water from lentils and blend.
• Place blended mixture back into pot.
• Add more salt to taste.
• Enjoy lentils with salad and potatoes or brown rice.

SEASONED MASHED LENTILS

Steps:

• Place dried lentils, and enough water to cover them, in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until very soft and well cooked--stirring occasionally, and adding water as needed. Remove from heat.
• Mash lentils with a potato masher or fork; then add olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, and mix well.
• Cover pan and let sit for about five minutes before serving.