Healthy and economical: 10 winter recipes with lentils

Green, coral, black or blonde, the lens has it all. Here are 10 winter recipes to prepare with this legume.

For winter meals rich in vitality, we opt for lentils, a gold mine both from a nutritional and taste point of view. If we consume it in all seasons, it is true that when the cold sets in and energy levels drop, lentils remain an excellent choice that warms our hearts. Nourishing, delicious and economical: it’s a pure marvel. Let’s not miss out this winter and cook it.

The lens: essential for keeping in shape

Rich in iron (6.51mg / 100g) and proteins (25g / 100g raw, 9g / 100g cooked)*, consuming lentils helps maintain the body’s energy. Remember, protein helps with the renewal and growth of body cells, ideal for promoting immunity in winter. As for iron, it is essential for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a chemical compound that is a source of body energy. Note that the body struggles to assimilate iron. Introducing it to your diet is therefore essential to be full of vitality.

Cooking the lentils

How to cook lentils to perfection? Be careful not to salt them too much when cooking to prevent them from becoming too compact. We also pay particular attention to draining, after having immersed them in boiling water for around ten minutes. The more the lentil is drained, the more you will enjoy its flavor.

To best preserve the nutrients of the lentil, we turn to steam cooking. This technique allows uniform, gentle cooking, and preserves both the vitamins and minerals of the lentil, as well as all of its taste qualities.

In soup or velouté, we favor coral lentils, softer than green ones, ideal as an accompaniment. Discover our 10 lentil recipes perfect for winter.

*Ciqual