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    Spotlight on Lentils

    March 7, 2016

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    Nazima Qureshi

    I recently had the opportunity to attend a cooking workshop for Registered Dietitians hosted by Canadian Lentils for Nutrition Month.  It was great to spend the morning learning about and cooking with lentils.

    Learning lentil recipes with Christine Farkas at Cirillo's Culinary Academy.

    When most people think about lentils, they often think about lentil soup or daal.  While I love my daal, this workshop introduced me to many unique ways to incorporate lentils into my diet.

    Split red, whole green, beluga, and French greens. Which lentils have you tried and which are your favourite? I love split red lentils!  

    Nutritiously speaking, lentils are a great source of protein making it a good addition to your #MeatlessMonday. Some highlights are:

    • High in fibre

    • Low glycemic index (great for blood sugar control)

    • Good source of potassium, iron, manganese, and folate 

    Cooking lentils is as simple as 1-2-3.  No overnight soaking required, just rinse, simmer, and serve! Clic...

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