Tag: lentils

Instant Pot Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Moroccan cuisine is a rich tapestry of flavors, aromas, and colors, drawing from a diverse culinary history influenced by Berber, Arab, and Mediterranean cultures. Among the array of Moroccan dishes, like this Moroccan Chicken With Olives and Preserved Lemons, Sweet Potato Lentil Stew stands out as a comforting, nutritious, and flavorful meal, embodying the essence […]

Syrian-Style Pasta and Lentils With Pomegranate Molasses – Harak Osbao

This dish has such a unique name, Harak Osbao, when translated from Arabic means – “He burned his finger.” The translation burning fingers or he burnt his fingers, is in reference to its irresistibility. Traditionally made in Syria and Palestine where it is also called rashtaya. This Syrian-Style Pasta and Lentils With Pomegranate Molasses, is a […]

Pasta With Spicy Tomato Lentil Sauce Topped With A Crunchy Spiced Panko And Zesty Lemon Blend

Indulge in a vibrant bowl of pasta with a delightful fusion of flavors that beckons you with its inviting aroma. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Mediterranean cuisine, this dish marries pasta with a hearty, zesty tomato and lentil sauce, infused with a kick of spice that dances on your palate. To elevate this […]

Instant Pot Cider-Braised French Lentils With Leeks And Chives

French lentils or lentils du Puy hold their shape and retain a firm yet tender texture. Even when cooked under pressure. Like with this recipe using the Instant Pot. Unlike red lentils, such as with this, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup. French lentils are small, slate-gray to green with a peppery taste. […]

How To Cook Dried Beans

Pulses are a versatile food that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They can be a main dish, a side dish or a healthy ingredient in baked goods, snacks and even beverages. They come in many shapes, sizes and colors, but the most common ones are chickpeas, beans, peas and lentils. Prosciutto Cotto […]

Prosciutto Cotto & Lentils

Prosciutto cotto literally means “cooked ham.” It’s a popular cold cut in Italy, that is brined pork hindquarter that has been slowly cooked with its skin on to retain moisture. Prosciutto cotto usually contains less salt than cooked American ham which makes prosciutto a good recipe substitute. Lentils are a small round lens-shaped legume that […]