pixiesis
Cathlete
Hi Everyone,
I've been pretty MIA lately but I just had to share with you my recent (re)discovery of lentils. OMG, these little guys fit the bill in soooo many ways. Here's my list of what I love about lentils:
1. CHEAPER THAN DIRT: I pay $1.19 for a 1-lb bag and that yielded 7 generous servings (1.5 cups or so). That comes to about 16 cents/serving. I've been having it with pre-maid, single-serve containers of brown/wild rice, which is expensive compared with from-scratch rice, but even so, one of these rice/lentils meals comes to $1.16. When I make my own rice, I'm guessing that I can get it down to around 50-60 cents/meal. Compare this to the expensive frozen Amy's meals I was having (I pay at least $4 for these), and I'm saving major cash.
2. Very nutritious: lentils have fiber, complex carbs, folic acid (more than any other unfortified food), are low calorie, low fat, contain iron, and are protein rich.
3. Super easy and quick to make. You don't have to soak them, and they cook up very quickly. Once I have a big batch prepped, I can get lunch ready in less time than it takes to heat up a frozen meal.
4. Tasty and satisfying. I really like the taste. You can dress them up or keep it simple. Lately I've been adding a few drops of toasted sesame oil, tamari, garlic and onion powder, and hot pepper flakes, and Voila! Also, this lunch really sticks with me and keeps me from late afternoon snacking.
5. Vegan! And you don't have to buy organic (dried beans are considered low-pesticide residue foods).
Have I sold anyone?
I've been pretty MIA lately but I just had to share with you my recent (re)discovery of lentils. OMG, these little guys fit the bill in soooo many ways. Here's my list of what I love about lentils:
1. CHEAPER THAN DIRT: I pay $1.19 for a 1-lb bag and that yielded 7 generous servings (1.5 cups or so). That comes to about 16 cents/serving. I've been having it with pre-maid, single-serve containers of brown/wild rice, which is expensive compared with from-scratch rice, but even so, one of these rice/lentils meals comes to $1.16. When I make my own rice, I'm guessing that I can get it down to around 50-60 cents/meal. Compare this to the expensive frozen Amy's meals I was having (I pay at least $4 for these), and I'm saving major cash.
2. Very nutritious: lentils have fiber, complex carbs, folic acid (more than any other unfortified food), are low calorie, low fat, contain iron, and are protein rich.
3. Super easy and quick to make. You don't have to soak them, and they cook up very quickly. Once I have a big batch prepped, I can get lunch ready in less time than it takes to heat up a frozen meal.
4. Tasty and satisfying. I really like the taste. You can dress them up or keep it simple. Lately I've been adding a few drops of toasted sesame oil, tamari, garlic and onion powder, and hot pepper flakes, and Voila! Also, this lunch really sticks with me and keeps me from late afternoon snacking.
5. Vegan! And you don't have to buy organic (dried beans are considered low-pesticide residue foods).
Have I sold anyone?
