To control your weight and reach your daily goals, start your lunches, dinners with soups. They are a combination of liquids and solids. Together, they better curb your appetite.
Soups could be a generous plate of nutrients rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals. Such nutrients feed your body and skin, contributing to its healthy glow and rejuvenation. Soups are easy to cook too! You could prepare your soup for the whole week and then freeze it in individual portions.
Again, easy to make. Plus, individual portions will save you time in the week to come. Here is one of the recipes you’ll enjoy.
Easy And Delicious Sicilian Lentil Soup Recipe
This recipe is great for freezing individual portions for your lunches, snacks and dinners.
Benefits of Iron Rich Sicilian Lentil Soup
Lentils are rich many micronutrients, fiber and vitamins. That is why it is an easy decision to include it into your diet. Take advantage of many phytonutrients that boost your immune system, improve your skin health and gut health as well.
– High content of Fiber
– Excellent source of Protein
– Rich in Vitamin B3 content – it is vital for a healthy functioning of your nervous and digestive systems
– High in Iron, Zinc, Calcium
HOW TO Prepare A Sicilian Lentil Soup
• Soak lentils in dish filled with water for about 30 mins. Drain water.
• In a large pot, add oil, oregano, onion, garlic. Saute for 5-7 mins.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce (or tomato paste), vegetable broth, and water. Boil for 5 mins.
• Add lentils and cook over medium heat for about 20 mins.
• Taste the lentils after 20 mins and decide if they’re cooked. If you wish them to be softer, cook for a few mins. more.
• Season with sea salt and pepper.
• Fill small containers and freeze for your future lunches, and dinners, and snacks.
• Makes 15 one-cup servings.
Shopping for Lentils
Lentils for Plant-Based Cooking
Here's a shopping list to a rainbow of lentils. All lentils on the list are GMO Free and non-irradiated. You would be able to sprout them for your fresh salads and side dishes if you wanted to.
Small Brown Lentils • Pardina or Spanish Brown • 100% Desiccant Free • Non-GMO Project Verified • 100% Non-Irradiated • Certified Kosher Parve • USA Grown
I like these lentils from the Palouse farms because the lentils are Non-GMO. All Palouse Brand products will sprout and are non-irradiated.
Black Beluga Lentils, 10 Pounds
This is yet another great product that offers Non-GMO black beluga lentils that are not irradiated.
French Green Le Puy Dry Lentils 4lb Bulk Resealable Bag. Non-Irradiated & Sproutable, Vegan, Certified Kosher
With 28 grams of protein per serving, it’s no wonder lentils are a top choice for most plant-based diets.
They are packed with vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, fiber and magnesium.
To further enrich nutritional density, try sprouting.
Split Red Dry Lentils, 4lb Bulk Resealable Bag. Non-Irradiated & Sproutable, Vegan, Non-GMO, Certified Kosher
These tiny, flavorful legumes are an excellent base for soups, stews, curries and chili. Try them in a variety of dishes such as Indian Red Lentil Dal, Massor Dal, Split Red Lentil Vegetable soup or try them in a tasty Mediterranean Lentil Salad.
Whole Dried Brown Lentils, 4lb Bulk Resealable Bag. Non-Irradiated & Sproutable, Vegan Non-GMO, Certified Kosher
With a smooth appearance and somewhat firm
texture, these tiny legumes are packed with both plant-based protein an flavor.
Their rich, earthy taste and aroma make them perfect for homemade chilis or hearty stews and soups.
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