Unfortunately, we do not often use lentils in our dishes, forgetting that it is a very tasty and healthy product. It contains a very large amount of vegetable protein, iron and folic acid. It stimulates metabolism and improves immunity. This is an excellent alternative to buckwheat and rice. And our recipes for cooking lentils for a garnish will help you to diversify your menu.
Spicy garnish of green lentils
Ingredients:
- lentils green - 2 cups;
- pepper fragrant - 3 peas;
- water - 4 cups;
- cloves - 1 bud;
- onion - ½ pcs;
- olive oil - 7 tbsp. spoons;
- wine vinegar - 30 g;
- mustard dijon (mildew) - 1.5 tbsp. spoons;
- horseradish white (canned as a paste) - 2 tsp.
- salt, freshly ground pepper;
- greenery.
Preparation
Lentils are poured with warm water in advance, for an hour after 3. After this we set it to boil, filling it with 4 glasses of water. In the water, add half of onion, cloves, 2 tablespoons of oil and sweet pepper. Cook for 40 minutes until all the water boils out. We prepare the dressing, mix the oil, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, pepper, salt and chopped greens. We catch onions and spices from lentils and pour the sauce. Mix everything and let it brew for 10 minutes.
How delicious to prepare red lentils for garnish?
Red lentils differ from green ones in that they do not need to be filled with water beforehand. It is prepared very quickly and has a very delicate taste and consistency.
Ingredients:
- lentils red chopped - 1 glass;
- water - 2 cups;
- carrots - 1 piece;
- onions - 1 head;
- sweet pepper - 1 pc .;
- garlic - 1 clove;
- tomato - 1 pc .;
- paprika - 1 teaspoon;
- olive oil, pepper, salt.
Preparation
Carrots rubbed on the largest grater, onions cut with feathers (not across the head, but along), pepper - straw, tomato - cubes. In a deep frying pan fry onions with finely chopped garlic, then add carrots and peppers. Pour out the lentils, tomatoes and paprika, salt and pepper, pour water, stir and simmer under the lid for 15 minutes.
Lentil recipe for a garnish in a multivarquet with mushrooms
Ingredients:
- green lentils - 250 g;
- water - 0,5 l;
- mushrooms - 200 g;
- cream - 150 ml;
- onions - 1 head;
- lemon juice - 30 g;
- refined vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation
In the multivark at the "Hot" mode, fry the finely chopped onion, add the mushrooms cut into plates. Pour out the lentils to the roast, pour water, add cream and podsalivaem. In the multivarker we turn on the "Kasha" or "Buckwheat" mode (the cooking time is 45 minutes). Before serving, add lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
As you see, cooking lentils for garnish is very simple, and at the same time you get a chic taste and benefit to the body!