Tag: green lentils

  • Green Lentil Soup

    In the words of Dead Prez in the classic vegetarian anthem, Be Healthy, “Lentil soup is mental fruit.” I couldn’t agree more! The quintessential fall/winter soup is lentil soup. Lentils are packed with protein and dietary fiber and do not have to be soaked prior to cooking (unlike other dry legumes). I based my latest […]

  • Green lentil salad, pickled beets, & crescent rolls

    A new favorite of mine lately is a re-creation of a green lentil salad made by my friend Anastasia St. John, whose other recipes can be found in the New York Times Bestseller, Forks Over Knives. Green Lentil Salad 2 cups of cooked green lentils 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 1 […]