Best Lentils With Watercress Recipes
LENTIL SOUP WITH WATERCRESS
This is an healthy recipe from Healthy Heart Cookbook from the American Medical Association. It's very good and thick. In the directions, it says : the soup should be slightly thickened like a stew. So that's ok if it's thick. Lentils are loaded with protein and fiber, can be kept on hand in the pantry, and cook quickly without presoaking, making lentil soup an excellent anytime meal. Peppery watercress perks up the flavor and adds vibrant color to this earthy soup.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and celery and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato and oregano and cook for 3 minutes longer. Add the broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the lentils. Return to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then add the bulgur. Simmer until the lentils are soft but still intact, about 10 minutes longer. Add more broth if necessary, but the soup should be slightly thickened like a stew.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the watercress. Season with the salt and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 266.2, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 13.7
LENTILS WITH WATERCRESS
Watercress is an amazing ingredient to incorporate into meals: from its hearty list of vitamins to its sharp peppery flavor. It can also be wilted or enjoyed raw. While the ends of the stems can be tough, most of the stems are tender, juicy and edible. Look for watercress in clamshells or bags of pretrimmed pieces or in a bunch.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 cup dried green lentils as the label directs, adding 2 garlic cloves to the water; drain and discard the garlic. Toss with 1 bunch chopped watercress, 2 sliced scallions and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss.
GAMMON WITH WATERCRESS & MUSTARD LENTILS
Rustle up this gluten-free meal of gammon with nutritious watercress and lentils using just four ingredients. It's quick and easy but nicely filling
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the lentils, 1 tbsp dressing, ½ the watercress and 150ml of water, and cook for 7-8 mins or until the watercress has wilted and the lentils have broken down a little. Season.
- Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat, drizzle the steaks with oil and cook on either side for 5 mins. Serve with the lentils and remaining watercress tossed in the rest of the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 55 grams protein, Sodium 6.4 milligram of sodium
RED LENTIL AND WATERCRESS SALAD
This salad stands well as its own summertime vegetarian entree or as a side to a simply grilled meat. Chicken and lamb work particularly with these Mediterranean flavors. If watercress is not available, you can use another peppery green such as arugula. Red lentils are best in this recipe as they cook faster and offer a nice visual contrast to the greens.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Lentil
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place red lentils in a colander and pick out any stray bits. Rinse with water and drain.
- Place lentils,in saucepan with water. Bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let lentils simmer 5 minutes then add onions, carrots and simmer an additional 10 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain but do not rinse the lentils, carrots and onion.
- While the lentils are simmering whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the lentils are drained, add watercress and lentils to the dressing and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 60, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13.2
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