Lentil Leftovers?

Question

I used lentil in a vegetable soup, for the first time today - Problem is, I have almost an entire can leftover.

Any recipe ideas to use them up?

How long will they last in the fridge, cleaned and sealed in a container??

Answer 1

Certainly.   Chop some tomatoes, fresh parsley, garlic and a schallot.  Season with s&p, plash a bit of olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar or white if your have.  Top with feta cheese (if y ou eat daily) and serve with warm pita bread.

Edit:  if sealed properly, it should last 5 - 7 days in the back of the fridge where it's the coldest...

Answer 2

Try making Curried Carrots & Lentils

Ingredients:

1/2 C dried red lentils

1-1/2 C water

3 carrots, peeled & cut into 2" pieces

1/2 C chopped onion

1/4 C golden raisins

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

black pepper, to taste

Method:

(I'd normally dry-roast the curry & fennel ahead of time, but that would take away from the ease of the dish)



Combine lentils & 1/2 C water in a 2-qt microwave-safe casserole. Nuke at full power, covered, for 5 minutes. (If water foams and spills over, add 1-2 Tb more water.) Stir in carrots & another 1/2 C water; cover, and nuke for 5 minutes.

Stir in 1/2 C water and all the remaining ingredients; cover, & nuke for 5 minutes. Serve. (Intended for 650-700 watt microwave; cook longer if yours is less powerful.)

you can serve it with some routi or pita bread or as a side dish with a main indian style meal.

Answer 3

Mix them with bread crumbs and one egg = veggie burgers.

Answer 4

They probably would last a week.

You can make

Lentil Tacos

This recipe has gone over very well with my non-vegetarian family members

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    2 cups lentils ( I typically use green lentils)

    4 cups water

    1 Tablespoon olive oil

    clove garlic

    1/2 onion

    1 Tablespoon Cajon seasoning mix

    corn tortillas (this recipe fills 12 tortillas)

    shredded lettuce

    your favorite type of vegan cheese

    salsa (optional)

    avocado slices (optional)

    salt, to taste

Directions:

Rinse and cook the lentils. While lentils are cooking, saute the onion, garlic, and Cajon seasoning in olive oil until onion becomes translucent (or you may want to continue heating the onion mixture until it starts to brown).

Add the onions to the cooked lentils and fill warmed corn tortillas with the lentil & onion mixture. I like to add a little Celtic sea salt to the lentils and onions before filling the tacos. Pre-heat the oven to 350 and place the tacos in a casserole dish. Grate the cheese and sprinkle some inside each taco. Heat in the oven until tortillas are completely warmed and the cheese is melted.

Now you can add the shredded lettuce, salsa, avocado...sliced black olives, tomatoes, whatever your heart desires Smiley

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 30 to 45 minutes

Also burgers -

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