Green lentils are very healthy because they are high in protein. Dishes from it are very satisfying and aromatic. Soups, side dishes and salads can be cooked from green lentils.
It is necessary
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- For the first recipe:
- green lentils;
- chicken bouillon;
- onion;
- garlic;
- salt;
- pepper;
- bacon;
- chilli;
- sour cream.
- For the second recipe:
- green lentils;
- chicken breast;
- vegetable oil;
- tomatoes;
- olives;
- onion;
- capers;
- olive oil;
- wine vinegar;
- salt;
- pepper;
- parsley.
- For the third recipe:
- green lentils;
- onion;
- garlic;
- butter;
- spinach;
- sour cream;
- salt;
- ground black pepper;
- lemon juice.
Instructions
Step 1
For green lentil soup, measure out 300 grams of cereal and add 1 liter of chicken stock. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 1 minced garlic clove to a saucepan and bring the broth to a boil.
Step 2
Cook the lentils until soft, then puree the contents of the pot with a food processor. Season with salt, pepper and add 200 grams of fried bacon, cut into small pieces, or an equal amount of smoked sausages. Sprinkle the soup with a pinch of chili and stir. Serve with sour cream.
Step 3
Make a salad. To do this, boil one glass of green lentils until soft. Cut one chicken breast into small pieces and fry in vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Chop one onion and 2 tomatoes into cubes, and cut half a can of olives into rings.
Step 4
Add 3 tablespoons of capers to the food and prepare the sauce. To do this, mix 80 grams of olive oil with 2 tablespoons of wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Season the prepared salad and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Step 5
For green lentils with spinach, cut one large onion into rings and peel 2 cloves of garlic. Pour 600 grams of water into a saucepan, bring to a boil and add 200 grams of lentils, onions and garlic. Cook over low heat until the cereal is cooked, then drain the water.
Step 6
Chop two garlic cloves as small as possible. In a deep frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and fry one chopped onion and garlic in it until golden brown.
Step 7
Place 300 grams of spinach in a skillet and fry until all the liquid has evaporated. Then add green lentils, 2 tablespoons sour cream and stir. Season with salt, black pepper and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
