Plus, you also get a grocery list outlining everything you need.
All May,Prep Schoolis spotlighting different pantry staples.
This week, were sharing easy lentil recipes to help you get more out of the legume.
Healthy cooking teacherPamela Salzmancomes from a big, Italian-American family.
(Were talking 28-first-cousins big.)
One such food islentils, the pantry item shes highlighting in this weeks meal prep plan.
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The long list oflentils benefitsincludeloads of fiber and protein(a win for your gut health!
), and theyre also super versatile to cook with.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil.
Add the onion and saute over medium heat until tender and translucent, about eight minutes.
Add the carrots, garlic, and paprika.
Cook for two more minutes.
Add the lentils, thyme, salt, and water and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
(Some lentil brands take 30 minutes to cook while others can take up to 50 minutes.)
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If lentils seems too liquid-y, simmer a little longer uncovered.
Taste lentils and season with salt and pepper as needed.
If making sausages: Preheat the oven to 350F.
Bake sausages on a baking sheet until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Slice sausages into thirds and serve with the lentils.
Store the lentils and sausage separately in air-tight containers in the fridge for up to one week.
Okay, prep work done!
Add some leftover sausage, if you want.
Serve topped with chopped cashews and feta cheese.
Move the sprouts over to one side of the skillet and add the cooked lentils and sausage.
Warm the lentils and combine them with the sprouts.
Plate the lentils and Brussels sprouts, then drizzle the sauce on top.
Eat the pinto beans as a side.
Lentils actually work perfectly!
Heat the diced onion and garlic over medium heat with the olive oil.
Saute for four minutes until the onion is tender.
Let the lentil mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring it periodically.
Serve over toasted buns.
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