Legumes (e.g. peas, beans, lentils) are fundamental to any vegetarian diet. These little seeds are rich in protein, minerals and vitamins.
One of my favourite type of legume is lentil. I usually cook soup of it and serve with chapati. This extraordinary ingredient has been cultivated for thousands years. It’s well-known throughout the world.
One of my favourite type of legume is lentil. I usually cook soup of it and serve with chapati. This extraordinary ingredient has been cultivated for thousands years. It’s well-known throughout the world.
Lentils come in a variety of colours (red, green, yellow, brown and black) and forms (whole grain, split, with or without skins). They don’t have to be soaked and the cooking time is relatively short. Apart from protein they are a source of fibre, iron, folic acid, zinc, potassium, vitamin B6.
There are many health benefits of eating lentils. They help to stabilize blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, protect from cancer, anemia and diabetes, maintain normal blood pressure. As they are low in fat and calories, lentils are a great addition to a weight-loss diet.
You can cook wholesome dish by combining lentils with vegetables, nuts, herbs, rice or seeds.
Needless to say, we should follow our ancestors’axample and keep cultivating the tradition of cooking this ancient plant.
There are many health benefits of eating lentils. They help to stabilize blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, protect from cancer, anemia and diabetes, maintain normal blood pressure. As they are low in fat and calories, lentils are a great addition to a weight-loss diet.
You can cook wholesome dish by combining lentils with vegetables, nuts, herbs, rice or seeds.
Needless to say, we should follow our ancestors’axample and keep cultivating the tradition of cooking this ancient plant.