When we thought the world was ending (covid-19) we decided to stock up on some non-perishable essentials. We ended up with several bags of dry lentils. I’ve actually never used them in my cooking. Lentils in my diet consist of the few times per year I enjoy Indian food out with friends and that’s it.

Off I went to scour the internet for some lentil inspiration. Two great benefits in cooking with lentils that I realized; you don’t need to soak dry lentils before cooking them and it’s a great source of cheap plant based protein. So eating lentils saves time and money!

Health Benefits of Lentils:

• They contain more protein per serving than other beans at 18 grams per cup.
• One cup provides ⅓ of the total amount of iron that you need per day.
• They are loaded with fiber (15 grams per cup) which keeps things moving!
• They are loaded with calcium (38 grams per cup) which contributes to bone health.
• They are a great source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
• They contain polyphenols and other antioxidants which contribute to cell repair and disease prevention.