protein

Lentil

In a nutshell

Lentils pack protein and fiber, cooking quickly without a soak.

Flavor profile

warm1

sweet0

pungent0

bitter0

floral0

earthy3

citrus0

smoky0

Aroma: earthy, nutty

Origin: Near East and Mediterranean

Forms: green, red, brown, black

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place for several months; cooked lentils can be refrigerated for 3-5 days.

Starches swell to thicken while fibers enrich the broth's body.

Use firm Puy lentils for salads that demand structure.

From the app

Step-by-step mode with timers, in the free app.

Cumin. Cumin's earthy warmth is the classic seasoning for lentil's mild, earthy flavor.
Turmeric. Turmeric's earthy warmth is the classic seasoning for lentil dal.
Bay Leaf. Bay leaf imparts subtle herbal layers within lentil dishes.
Carrot. Carrot's sweetness rounds lentils' dense texture.
Cinnamon. Cinnamon adds warmth, deepening lentils' earthy notes.
Mint. Mint's freshness contrasts lentils' heaviness.
Bacon. Smoky bacon fat gives earthy lentils savory depth.
Chicken Stock. Lentils soak up chicken stock's savory depth as they soften.
Coconut Milk. Coconut milk's rich fat rounds lentil's earthy flavor in dals.
Duck. Earthy lentils soak up duck's rich fat.

Lentils pack protein and fiber, cooking quickly without a soak. Its strongest notes are earthy, with an aroma that is earthy, nutty.

Lentil pairs best with cumin, turmeric, bay leaf, carrot, cinnamon. Cumin's earthy warmth is the classic seasoning for lentil's mild, earthy flavor.

Soup Satisfaction: starches swell to thicken while fibers enrich the broth's body.

Store in a cool, dry place for several months; cooked lentils can be refrigerated for 3-5 days.

Unrinsed? Dirt could be your unwanted seasoning.

The app's pantry mode suggests recipes from what you already have, and the Explore tab has every pairing as a game.