RED LENTIL CREAM

 

As I have already mentioned many times, it is important that our diet is varied, that is why I like to include all food groups in my weekly menus, and today it is the turn of legumes, with this delicious red lentil cream.

It is common to find people who have difficulty digesting legumes, they cause gas and discomfort and that is why they end up doing without them.

Red lentils are usually a valid option for most of them, the reason is that they are much more tender, they do not have skin and that makes them not so indigestible, their flavor is milder and their texture is very delicate.

I have already told you about red lentils on other occasions and the fact is that I love them, I almost always prepare them sautéed like in this stir-fried red lentils with leek, carrots, and cashews.

Other times I prepare them in a curry and accompany them with some cheese. I love them with grilled halloumi! Like in this recipe.

I love red lentils in many ways, sautéed, stewed, or in a delicious and comforting cream.

 

This I have prepared them in another way, I decided to make a cream and it has been delicious.

You start with a good stir-fry of various vegetables, sauté the red lentils and add a little broth, in a moment you have it, you just have to blend and that’s it.

 

 

If you have one of those food processors that do almost everything, you can make them in a jiffy, and red lentils need very little cooking so preparing this dish will take you little time and the result will surprise you.

I have prepared a very simple red lentil cream, with ingredients that we always tend to have at home, but this cream allows for many variations.

A good option would be to add a good curry (a spice mix based on turmeric, ginger, cumin, paprika, etc.), and a little coconut milk, it would be like a red lentil Dhal turned into a comforting cream.

You can also simplify and add your favorite spices, perhaps a more Mediterranean combination, with oregano, parsley, chives and garlic powder.

This time I have added garlic powder, turmeric and white pepper, flavor and color, a pleasure for senses.

 

Red lentils are easily digested and cook in just a few minutes without the need for prior soaking.

 

Red lentils are characterized by not having the outer skin that other varieties of lentils have, which makes them difficult to digest for many people.

If that’s your case, try these lentils, they’ll surprise you.

Red lentils have a low GI, varying between 21 and 30 depending on the variety.

They also provide complex fiber that does not cause spikes in blood sugar; on the contrary, it will keep your glucose levels stable for longer, thus avoiding hunger pangs or crashes unexpected.

You don’t need to soak them, they cook in less than 15 minutes, just wash them and that’s it.

Unlike conventional lentils, they do not need to be soaked beforehand, so it is much easier to improvise a recipe with them.

As I have already said, I love them in many ways, but perhaps in the cold months my favorite recipe is Red lentil dhal, I have yet to share my version so you can see how easy it is to prepare.

 

 

 

The vegetable cream that I propose on this occasion is a vegan recipe, it does not contain dairy products or ingredients of animal origin, only red lentils with vegetables, spices, seeds and extra virgin olive oil.

For the cream to have flavor it is important that you make it with a good broth, if it is vegetable the ideal is that it is well concentrated and thus helps to enhance the flavor of the cream.

 

To enhance the flavor of the cream, a good sofrito is essential, based on onion, garlic and other vegetables.

 

It is also important to make a good sofritual with the onion and the rest of the vegetables, this step is essential for the cream to be very tasty.

Of course it can be prepared in advance and like any stew, its flavor is enhanced with resting.

It works very well as a first course and is a good option in special menus.

 

Why I like this recipe so much:

• It is done in no time.
• Easy to improvise with the vegetables and spices you have available.
• It can be prepared in advance.
• It is easy to digest.
• Comforting recipe in the colder months cold.

 

If you liked this recipe, you might also be interested in:

• Red lentil stir-fry.
• Red lentils in curry with halloumi.
• How to germinate lentils at home.
• Sauteed sprouted lentils with almond sauce.