Lentils

Dried Lentils vs. Canned lentils can certainly be used as a quick alternative, but look for varieties with low sodium content, and be sure to… Read More »Are Dried Lentils Better Than Canned?

All dry legumes that need to be rehydrated and cooked are high in FODMAP. But, when the legumes are canned, this changes. In fact, canned… Read More »Which Lentils Are High Fodmap?

As well as being very, very good for you, lentils also add some much needed texture to vegan meals, which is one of the reasons… Read More »Can I Eat Lentils Instead Of Meat?

You can eat these and other beans instead of meat to help meet your daily protein requirement. Lentils are more nutrient-dense than beef, providing vitamins,… Read More »Can Lentils Replace Meat For Protein?

Protein: Lentils have slightly more plant-based protein than beans, but they are both exceptionally high. 1 cup provides around 30% of your daily value. Fiber:… Read More »Do Lentils Have More Protein Than Beans?

A 100g serving of green/brown lentils (boiled) provides: 105 kcal/446KJ. 8.8g protein. 0.7g fat. Are green lentils good for protein? Whether brown, green, yellow, red,… Read More »How Much Protein Is In Green Lentils?

In general, the brown and green varieties retain their shape well (some more fully than others), whereas the hulled and, most particularly, split red and… Read More »Does It Matter What Color Lentils You Use?

Boiling of foods like red beans, lentils, legumes etc does diminish the protein content of them. How do you cook lentils without losing protein? There’s… Read More »Does Cooking Lentils Reduce Protein?

02/6​Urad dal (Black lentil) Generally used to prepare maa ki dal or dal makhani, urad dal is one of the richest sources of protein and… Read More »Which Lentils Is Rich In Protein?

Tips for cooking lentils Canned lentils are already cooked. Just rinse well and they are ready to use. For dried lentils, lay flat on a… Read More »How Do You Cook Canned Lentils?