Lentils can be prepared in a variety of ways, so we created this recipe to offer you some options; we loved it this way, but you can definitely adapt it to suit your tastes!
- 1 cup organic Du Puy lentils (250ml)
- 1 organic vegetable broth cube
- 3 cups (750 mL) water
- 5 or 6 organic kale leaves
- 1 red bell pepper, organic
- 1 organic carrot, grated
- 4 tablespoons (60ml) organic sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) hemp seeds
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (22.5ml) balsamic vinegar1
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) dijon mustard
- seasoned with salt & pepper
- Cook the lentils in the vegetable broth for 20 minutes, or until cooked. Remove any surplus water.
- Simultaneously, cook your quinoa according to package directions. Cooking time is around 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the pepper and kale, and grate the carrot.
- Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Mix the veggies, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, and heated lentils in a mixing bowl. Mix everything together so that the flavors merge, the lentils soak the dressing, and the kale softens.
- Sprinkle it on your quinoa and you’ve got yourself a speedy supper.
Like I normally do, I invited my readers to participate by telling me what they thought about my recipes and offering me some advice. What are their thoughts on this one? Do they enjoy it, and did it make someone essential to them happy? Does it save them any time? Simply put, what do our readers think of this recipe? It’s finally here:
I didn’t make it, but I’d love to. Our obsession for lentils has no boundaries!
This was fantastic! What more could you want? Fast, delicious, and nutritious!! Thanks!
[I used] red peppers instead of bell peppers (which were unavailable) since I like them. That was delectable.
Delicious! I replaced the oil with coconut butter and the sesame seeds with pumpkin seeds to make the ideal supper. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Excellent recipe! Thank you for helping to fill our bellies with a quick and wonderful supper!!
This looks fantastic! And it was really simple! Thank you so much!
I prepared this dish last night and it was delicious.
It’s delicious and simple to prepare, and I like the flavor. I’d like to see more recipes like this one!
I prepared this last night for my lentil-obsessed boyfriend. That was incredible! I’ll certainly make it again! Thanks!
Lentils are a favorite of my husband’s. He also enjoys them when I prepare them for him in various ways. This dish is incredible! Thank you very much!
Lentils aren’t my favorite food, but this dish has changed my mind! It has the ideal flavor combination.
This is very amazing! It also doesn’t take long to make.
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Contents
- 1 FAQs
- 1.1 Are Du Puy lentils the same as green lentils?
- 1.2 Are French green lentils the same as Du Puy?
- 1.3 Why are Puy lentils different?
- 1.4 How do you know when Puy lentils are cooked?
- 1.5 What are Puy lentils called in the USA?
- 1.6 Can you eat Puy lentils cold?
- 1.7 Which color lentil is healthiest?
- 1.8 Do French lentils need to be soaked?
- 1.9 Do Puy lentils need soaking?
FAQs
Are Du Puy lentils the same as green lentils?
The original green lentil, Puy lentils, were harvested in the French province of Le Puy. They are all gray-green in color and have the greatest texture and taste of any lentil kind. As a result, they are usually the most costly.
Are French green lentils the same as Du Puy?
Although French green lentils are cultivated using the same lentil type as the famed Puy lentils, they are never referred to as lentilles du Puy since they are farmed in North America or Italy rather than the Puy area of central France.
Why are Puy lentils different?
Puy lentils, also known as lentilles du Puy, are French lentils cultivated in the Puy area in central France. The type is the same, but since they are cultivated in this specific location (with volcanic soil), the flavor is somewhat different – it’s more peppery and flinty.
How do you know when Puy lentils are cooked?
Honestly, the easiest method to know whether lentils are done are to taste them. They should be sensitive to the bite, with some lentil kinds being firmer and others being softer. Nevertheless, if you like your lentils to be softer, just cook them for a few minutes longer until they achieve the right consistency.
What are Puy lentils called in the USA?
French green lentils, often known as slate green lentils. They were initially produced in the volcanic soil of Puy, France, but are now grown in Italy and North America as well. They are prized for their strong peppery taste and ability to keep firmness after cooking.
Can you eat Puy lentils cold?
Easy to make
Heat thoroughly in a pan with a splash of water for the best results. Instead, cut a 2cm hole at the top and microwave for 45 seconds at 900w, or serve cold.
Which color lentil is healthiest?
Lentils in Black (Beluga lentils)
Best of all, black lentils are the most nutritious kind of lentil, containing the most protein as well as high quantities of calcium, potassium, and iron.
Do French lentils need to be soaked?
Unlike other dry beans, these lentils do not need presoaking, making them ideal for weeknight salads and pilafs! These lentils, also known as lentilles vertes or green lentils in French, have the strongest taste of any lentil kind.
Do Puy lentils need soaking?
There is no need to pre-soak Puy lentils. Just follow these steps to cook to perfection in less than 30 minutes: Rinse the lentils in a colander for 20 seconds under cold running water.