Lentils: The Perfect Quick Comfort Food

There’s a lot to love with lentils: low in fat, high in fiber and protein and they help get dinner on the table fast with tummy-pleasing results!

Lentil Sloppy Joes

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Lentils are my favorite go-to protein for fast, healthy, tummy-pleasing meals. Unlike many other legumes, lentils cook quickly and generally don’t require soaking. They’re ideal for vegetarians (Lentil Sloppy Joes opens in a new tab) as well as omnivores (Lentils with Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage opens in a new tab) — adding flavor and versatility to your menus. 

Like most legumes, lentils are low in fat and high in fiber and protein. They come in a variety of colors, ranging from brown to green and red to yellow. While mostly interchangeable in recipes, here’s a quick lesson on lentils:

Lentil Curry with Cashews and Yogurt

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Try some of these recipes and serving ideas:

Want more? Check out our primer on Split Peas and Lentils opens in a new tab. If you love lentils and have a special recipe, I’d love to know.

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