Healthy diet Sort dry lentils before cooking

Lentils are mostly used in this country for lentil soups. They are versatile in numerous dishes. They are suitable for salads, soups or curries. In addition, they are very healthy. In addition to a protein content of 20 to 30 percent in the dry matter, they are rich in zinc, which plays an important role in the metabolism. Those who prepare dry lentils should first be careful to pick out small pebbles and bad seeds. This is indicated by the consumer information service aid.

Put dry lenses into a bowl of cold water for reading
A simple trick helps: "The lentils are placed in a bowl of cold water. Small stones sink to the ground. Even bad seeds can be easily sorted out in this way. Then you let the dry lenses swell a bit. Then they are washed. To cook them, they should be put in a saucepan with plenty of water and boiled over low heat and lid closed. "

Lenses should be sorted to before. They are very healthy and versatile. Image: Zerbor - fotolia

Many hobby cooks use lentils, especially in Indian cuisine. So they are ideal for curries. In India alone, more than 50 types of lentils are common. If you want to use a fancy variety, it's best to go to Indian or Asian grocery stores. In this country, especially plate lenses, red lenses, Berglinsen, Beluga lenses, Puy lenses and yellow lenses are available. Lentils are not suitable for raw consumption. Because they contain some incompatible ingredients that are destroyed during cooking.

Lentils are very healthy
The round dried seeds of the lentil shrub are among the oldest cultivated foods and originate from Asia Minor. The small powerhouses are very healthy: they contain valuable protein and fiber, folic acid, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and iron.

Durable canned lentils are an alternative when you need to go fast. Dry goods take more time in the preparation, but also has more flavor. Another advantage: dry lenses can be stored almost indefinitely in a cool, dry and light-protected place.
Lentils are not only suitable for Indian dishes, but also for pasta sauces, salads or vegetarian patties. (Ag)