yummy lentils

I remember thinking before I went on this diet, that I would miss the variety.  But the main dish, though simple, still is so enjoyable.  The foundation is simply cooked lentils + 3 spices: Turmeric, black pepper, chili powder.  For variation, I sometimes add different kinds of beans or quinoa, or spice differently by adding cinnamon one day, and balsamic vinegar the next.  The main side dish is whole wheat flatbread, aka tortillas.  Try to find the tortillas without yeast.   Heat them in the toaster oven.  The alternate side dish is a simple salad with simple dressing.

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  1. Mark Said,

    October 10, 2008 @ 4:58 pm

    Seasoning is everything. I had a rather bland lentil+quinoa mix today at lunch due to under-spicing. The only thing that made it interesting was the nutty whole wheat tortilla.

    Note that I'm avoiding "processed salt" also on the recommendation of my ayurvedic practitioner, so if I don't have mined salt with me, then I don't add it.

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