Lentils

Lentils contain high levels of a lectin called phytohaemagglutinin. It is considered toxic to humans in large quantities. But the good news is the level… Read More »What Does Dr. Gundry Say About Lentils?

198 grams. One cup (198 grams) of cooked lentils contains ( 9 ): Calories: 230. Protein: 17.9 grams. Fat: 0.752 gram. How much is a… Read More »What Weight Is 1 Cup Of Lentils?

Lentils to do not require soaking like other pulses. Rinse your lentils with fresh water before boiling to remove any dust or debris. Cook on… Read More »Do I Need To Wash My Lentils?

Add water, if needed, to keep the lentils just submerged. When the lentils are tender, strain them and return them to the pan. Add salt… Read More »Can You Eat Lentils Alone?

Like many other legumes, lentils have varying degrees of saponins — a compound that tastes soapy — in their skins and it’s important to rinse… Read More »Why Do My Lentils Taste Like Soap?

You can buy dried lentils and soak them in water overnight prior to cooking. This is believed to make lentils easier to digest and therefore… Read More »How Do I Make Red Lentils More Digestible?

Red Split Lentils are by far the quickest to cook of the lentil family. They need no pre-soaking unlike many legumes and as they are… Read More »Do Red Split Lentils Need Soaking?

Red lentils, also called split lentils or Egyptian lentils, are not really red in color but rather orange. Because their seed coat has been removed,… Read More »What Are Red Lentils Called?

The best substitute is yellow lentils (moong dal) but they will take a little longer to cook. You can also use green lentils but they… Read More »What Can I Use Instead Of Split Red Lentils?

Pasta is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 73% less carbohydrates than pasta – pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil… Read More »What Has More Carbs Lentils Or Pasta?