The Beauty of Red Lentils

As-salaam alaikum!

A true M.G.T. is always practicing to improve her skills and looking for new dishes to add variety to her menu that will nourish her family.Red lentils are a wonderful staple food to store in your pantry. These quick cooking legumes are convenient and versatile. Like most legumes, they are very economical. They ward off constipation and provide plenty of nutrition for your family. Unlike other lentils such as green or brown, these tiny lentils break apart while cooking, creating a delicious broth. Generally, you should not substitute red lentils for green or brown lentils in recipes because of this difference.These lentils can be found in any Indian or Middle Eastern grocery store.

You may choose to cook red lentils in pure water, vegetable broth, or chicken broth. You can season it simply with Ms. Dash., sea salt, garlic powder, etc. If you are more adventurous in the kitchen, try curry powder, garam masala, berbere or other international seasonings. Explore adding flavorful vegetables to your red lentil soup such as fresh garlic, onion, carrot, squash, red potatoes or spinach. Your options are only limited by your imagination.

I always keep a few bags of red lentils in storage in case someone stops by unexpectedly and I need to make a prepare meal. As M.G.T., we are to excel in hospitality. We should always be able to offer a meal to a hungry visitor. Because it is a frequent meal in my home, there is more than one recipe for red lentil soup featured in my upcoming cookbook. Stay tuned!

As-salaam alaikum.