Lentils

Sopa de Lentejas con Carne y Quinua (Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup)

10 comments February 7, 2013

The recipe I am sharing with you today is a gorgeous and hearty Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup. This soup is comforting and warming, and is perfect for this time of year. I love cooking with lentils and make several variations of soups with them, as they are versatile and cook fast. Soups are a [...]

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Vegan Lentil Loaf

11 comments January 22, 2013

Today I want to tell you a little bit about a new group I joined called The Creative Cooking Crew. This is a group of 24 food bloggers that comes together once a month to try something new in the kitchen! The group was started this year, and will be hosted by Lazaro of Lazaro [...]

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Lentil Patties or Meatless Burger

12 comments September 22, 2012

Although I love meat, I don’t eat it as much as I would like. If you are a regular reader, you know that my husband doesn’t eat meat, so I am always making meatless dishes that meat eaters like me and my kids will love too. I added avocado slices and pink sauce (salsa rosada) [...]

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Lentils and Mango Salad

11 comments August 13, 2012

This Lentil and Mango Salad recipe has become a favorite of mine. I love the tangy and sweet flavors, and I also know that I am doing something good for my family and I, serving this healthy dish. This salad can also be made with beans instead of lentils, if you prefer. It would make [...]

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Estofado de Lentejas con Platano Maduro (Lentils with Ripe Plantain)

19 comments April 24, 2012

I’ve been on a lentils kick lately, I can’t get enough of them. They are healthy, versatile, and so tasty. They are the perfect comfort food. This can be a meal for the entire family, or just you alone, and the leftovers are great too. I ate them the next day while sitting on my [...]

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Meatless Lentil Chili (Chili de Lentejas)

13 comments September 27, 2011

There are many versions of chili and this Meatless Lentil Chili is hearty and healthy. This dish is satisfying, comforting, tasty, and full of vitamins. All that in just one bowl! Buen provecho!

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Lentil and Spinach Soup (Sopa de Lentejas con Espinacas)

9 comments May 19, 2011

My craving for spinach lately is surprising considering I hated spinach so much as a child and didn’t eat it as an adult until a couple of years ago. I have to admit, I was anti-spinach, but not anymore! This soup is a fantastic meatless dish and is full of iron! Enjoy.

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