Sweet And Sour Lentils Food

SWEET AND SOUR LENTILS

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils. Combine them in a saucepan with the apple juice, ginger and water.
• Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
• Add a little water near the end of cooking time to prevent sticking.
• While the lentils cook, sauté the onions, garlic and carrots in oil for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften.
• Add the bell peppers and zucchini and tomatoes, cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, until just tender.
• Stir in the soy sauce and vinegar.
• When the lentils are ready, combine them with the vegetables. Serve on rice and top with chopped scallions.

SWEET AND SOUR LENTILS

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils. Combine them in a saucepan with the apple juice, ginger and water.
• Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
• Add a little water near the end of cooking time to prevent sticking.
• While the lentils cook, sauté the onions, garlic and carrots in oil for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften.
• Add the bell peppers and zucchini and tomatoes, cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, until just tender.
• Stir in the soy sauce and vinegar.
• When the lentils are ready, combine them with the vegetables. Serve on rice and top with chopped scallions.

SWEET & SOUR LENTIL DHAL WITH GRILLED AUBERGINE

Steps:

• Cover the lentils, turmeric and tamarind paste with 500ml water. Add some salt and boil for 15 mins or until very soft. Skim off any foam that forms on the top. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the oil and cook the onion, garlic and ginger until golden, about 5 mins.
• Add the curry powder and cook for a further 2 mins. Pour in the lentil mixture and cook for another 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until very hot. Rub the remaining oil over the aubergine slices and season. Cook for 2-3 mins each side until cooked through and charred. Eat with basmati rice, lime or mango chutney and a sprinkling of coriander, if you like.

SWEET & SOUR LENTILS

Steps:

• Cook the lentils in 3 cups of stock or water.
• In a small saucepan combine the stock, cider, vinegar, sugar and molasses.
• Add in the cloves, bay leaves, scallions, cayenne and ginger.
• Bring mixture to a boil; boil 2 minutes.
• Combine with cooked lentils and their liquid.
• Add the salt and cook until hot and bubbling.
• You may serve with basmati rice.

SWEET AND SOUR LENTILS

Steps:

• cook above until tender and then add:.
• 1/4 cup apple or pineapple juice.
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
• 1/4 cup brown sugar.
• 1 clove garlic crushed.
• sauteed onions if desired.
• heat to bubbly, serve over brown or white rice.

SWEET AND SOUR LENTILS OVER BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a large pot combine lentils, water, bouillon cubes, bay and salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and cook until lentils are tender.
• Remove bay leaves.
• Serve over brown rice for a complete, delicious and healthy meal.