{"id":3730,"date":"2008-12-19T10:05:31","date_gmt":"2008-12-19T15:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=3730"},"modified":"2009-04-02T19:42:05","modified_gmt":"2009-04-03T00:42:05","slug":"red-lentil-soup-a-vegetarian-super-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/red-lentil-soup-a-vegetarian-super-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Lentil Soup; A Vegetarian Super Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Monica Shaw<\/a> is a freelance writer who specializes in science, health, fitness and food. She is the primary author of the website and blog, SmarterFitter.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Looking to weather the financial storm without sacrificing flavor or nutrition?\u00a0 Then look no further than lentils, a vegetarian Super Food<\/a> that will nourish you and your family without breaking the bank.\u00a0 Economic crisis or not, there are plenty of reasons to love lentils:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Lentils are high in protein<\/strong>, including the essential amino acids isoleucine and lysine.\u00a0 And when combined with whole grains, lentils give your body all of the amino acids it needs to form a complete protein.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Lentils are rich in complex carbohydrates<\/strong> and high in fiber<\/strong>, helping your body balance its blood sugar levels while providing steady, slow-burning energy to keep you fuller for longer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Lentils are high in iron<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is especially good for vegetarians<\/a>, growing children, and pregnant women, all of whom have greater needs for iron in their diet.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Lentils are a great value<\/strong> for your nutritional buck.\u00a0 Canned lentils<\/a> are cheap as is, but you can stretch your dollar even further by purchasing dry lentils in bulk.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to cooking with lentils, red lentils are a great place to start.\u00a0 Their small size means they tend to fall apart within 20-30 minutes of cooking, making them perfect for soups.\u00a0 The following soup recipe<\/a>, known in the Middle East as Shorabat Addas, manages to turn just a few ingredients into something delicious and refreshing.<\/p>\n

Red Lentil Soup (Shorabat Addas) \"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Serves 6<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a02 cups dry red lentils
\n\u2022\u00a08 cups water or vegetable stock
\n\u2022\u00a01 tsp ground cumin
\n\u2022\u00a01 tsp turmeric
\n\u2022\u00a01 tsp paprika
\n\u2022\u00a01 large onion, finely diced
\n\u2022\u00a03 cloves garlic, minced
\n\u2022\u00a02 Tbsp olive oil
\n\u2022\u00a0cayenne, salt and pepper to taste
\n\u2022\u00a01 lemon, juiced<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Wash lentils. Combine them with water or stock and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until lentils are tender.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Meanwhile, saut\u00e9 garlic and onion in the olive oil over a low heat until transparent. Add the spices, onion and garlic to the cooked lentils.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Add lemon juice just before serving.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Garnish with parsley, paprika and yogurt, if desired.<\/p>\n

You can find more of Monica\u2019s vegetarian recipes at SmarterFitter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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