Category: Vegetables

What is another word for lentil? dal bean pea pulse legume dahl pigeon pea What is another name for lentil soup? Lentil soup Egyptian lentil soup Alternative names shurbat al-adas, mercimek, tlokheh , shorbay neesik, Linsensuppe Type Soup Course starter Main ingredients Lentils (green, brown, red, yellow or black) What’s the definition of lentils? Definition […]

A mere 1.5 cups of lentils contains just as much protein as a 3 oz chicken breast, but lentils contain the dietary fiber, copper, phosphorus, and manganese that you can’t get from meat. Can I eat lentils instead of meat? For every 500g of ground beef, you can substitute 150g of dried, uncooked lentils; once […]

Their analysis showed that one daily serving (3/4 cup) of legumes — foods such as beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas — was linked to a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by 5 percent. Do lentils raise HDL cholesterol? Beans and legumes like black beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans and lentils are packed with fibre […]

Lentil History The word lentil comes from the Latin lens, and indeed, this bean cousin is shaped like the double convex optic lens that took its name from the lentil. Who invented lentil? orientalis is considered to be the progenitor of the cultivated lentil and is now generally classified as L. culinaris subsp. orientalis. What […]

Every Monday Peruvians consume lentils to secure wealth for their home. This tradition is called “Lunes de lentejas” (Monday of Lentils) and is widespread among the Peruvian population. What do lentils symbolize? The lentils, with their coinlike shape, represent luck and prosperity. Why are lentils good luck? Italians eat lentils on New Year’s Eve for […]

Lentils, or lenticchie, are believed to bring good luck in Italy, and eating them at New Year – shortly after midnight – is a tradition that’s said to date back to ancient Rome. To wish friends luck and prosperity in the New Year, ancient Romans would give a pouch full of lentils as a gift. […]

It’s an Italian tradition to eat lentils just after the stroke of midnight on Dec 31st. Go to any supermarket in Italy on Dec 31st and the shelf of lentils will be empty. They are sold out and not even the biggest of supermarkets can keep them in stock. Eating lentils is a tradition that […]

Italians eat lentils on New Year’s Eve for wealth and prosperity because the flat legumes were once believed to resemble Roman coins. They’re traditionally served with — you guessed it: pork — this time in the form of a huge sausage called cotechino that simmers with the lentils. What do lentils symbolize? The lentils, with […]

According to Jewish tradition, the small round lentil symbolizes the circle of life and is therefore eaten in many Jewish communities as part of the consolation meal of mourners or during the days before Tisha B’Av, which commemorates the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. What does the Bible say about lentils? Although Genesis 25: […]

Beans. Beans are close nutritional substitutes for lentils. They are high in protein, dietary fiber, iron, folate and antioxidants, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, black, navy, pinto, lima and fava beans are all good choices. What replaces lentils in a recipe? The Closest: Peas and Beans The closest […]

Italians eat lentils on New Year’s Eve for wealth and prosperity because the flat legumes were once believed to resemble Roman coins. They’re traditionally served with — you guessed it: pork — this time in the form of a huge sausage called cotechino that simmers with the lentils. Do Italians eat lentils on New Year’s […]

The name Lent comes from the Old English word “lencten,” meaning “spring season.” It also refers to the lengthening of days during Lent. It does not, however, have any connection to lentils — a common misunderstanding. The origins of Lent are unclear. How did lentils get their name? Lentil History They are the oldest pulse […]

good luck. Lentils, or lenticchie, are believed to bring good luck in Italy, and eating them at New Year – shortly after midnight – is a tradition that’s said to date back to ancient Rome. To wish friends luck and prosperity in the New Year, ancient Romans would give a pouch full of lentils as […]

So, what is the difference between chickpeas and lentils? Chickpeas are larger, heartier, and take longer to cook than lentils. In terms of health benefits, lentils have fewer calories, more protein, and more fiber per serving. Are chickpeas considered a lentil? They are a type of pulse — the dry edible seeds within the pod […]