lentils Archives - Jackie Newgent

lemony red lentil hummus

by Jackie Newgent | May 9, 2020 | 6 Comments

I’m pretty sure I eat more hummus than anyone I know. It’s what I grab whenever I need a quick fix or if I need to get in a bit more plant protein. And while I adore traditional hummus, I do like to mix things up every once in a while. I happened to be out of chickpeas, but I had dried red lentils on hand. So, of course, that meant red lentil hummus for me. Other than the chickpea to lentil swap, I make it with basically the same ingredients as my classic version. Though I do punch up the lemon to brighten the flavor.

spicy vegan lentil tacos with avocado whip

by Jackie Newgent | February 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

Cheers to this healthy take on tacos–and it’s whopping amount of fiber! I swapped the taco “meat” with spicy lentils! I kept everything else in this taco recipe 100% plant-based, tool. And that avocado whip on top … it’s kinda addictive, in a good way! By the way, you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these spicy vegan lentil tacos with avocado whip. And when you start with so much flavor, you don’t need to smother them with cheese and sour cream. Savor every bite on Taco Tuesday–or any other day ending in “y!”

superfood red lentil rotini & veggie pasta bowl

by Jackie Newgent | January 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

If you’ve got about 15 minutes, make this superfood-y veggie pasta bowl! That’s what I often do when I’m short on time for dinner! But vegetarian pasta dishes don’t always provide enough protein for a complete meal. So, here’s what I like to do: Use a pasta made from red lentils. I love, love, love lentils for so many reasons, including that the little pulses are packed with plant protein and can help play a role in regulating blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels! They’re loaded with fiber, too.

vegan curry coconut soup with black beluga lentils

by Jackie Newgent | January 22, 2016 | 12 Comments

bowl of soup on marble with cilantro garnish

I couldn’t make it through the chill of January without some hearty, warm-me-up bowls of soup. How about you? So get ready to slurp thie vegan curry coconut soup with black beluga lentils! It’s colorful, comforting, and so, so good. You’ll adore the black beluga lentils in it. They’re such fun little beauties of satisfying goodness. Not to mention, these pulses are packed with nutritional goodness, like folate, fiber, and protein. Altogether, this bowl of comfort is crave-worthy!