10 lentil recipes to guarantee luck all year round

Superstitions are present in the new year! This is because everyone wants to start this new phase on the right foot, right?! For example, lentils are always on the menu, as are they symbolizes abundance. In the meantime, lentil recipes beyond New Year’s Eve will also bring lots of flavor to your table!

In fact, in addition to being delicious, this legume is very rich in iron and magnesium. Like this, Is it possible to replace everyday beans with lentils?. So, if you’re not sure what to prepare for family dinner, opt for lentils, excellent for those who prefer lighter, flavourful options.

Get ready: these lentil recipes that Guia da Cozinha has selected for you to give your meal a special touch. See step by step how to do it:

Rice with lentils (mijadra)

Time: 40min (+1h soaking)

Performance: 4 servings

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and drained
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup of oil (tea).
• 5 onions, thickly sliced

Preparation method:

1. Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour and drain.
2. In a pan, over medium heat, heat the oil and fry the garlic.
3. Add the rice and lentils and sauté for 3 minutes.
4. Add the water and salt and cook over low heat, with the pan covered, until tender.
5. In another pan, over medium heat, heat the oil and fry the onion until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
6. Drain on absorbent paper to dry.
7. Serve the rice with the onions on top, decorating the dish.

Lentil salad with cod and vegetables

Time: 40 minutes (+6 hours of soaking)

Performance: 6 servings

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 2 cups desalted and cooked flaked cod
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1 diced red onion
• 1 grated carrot
• Salt, black pepper, chopped green chilli and olive oil to taste
• Mimosa lettuce leaves to decorate

Preparation method:

1. Cover the lentils with water and leave them to soak for 6 hours.
2. Drain them, put them in a pan with water, season with salt and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat or until tender.
3. Drain, let cool and transfer to a bowl.
4. Mix with cod, tomato, onion, carrot and season with salt, pepper, green chilli and olive oil.
5. Line a plate with lettuce leaves, arrange the salad on top and serve immediately.

Baked rice with lentils and sausage

Time: 1 hour

Performance: 6 servings

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of oil
• 2 onions sliced
• 3 slices pepperoni, sliced
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1 can of tomato sauce (340g)
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 2 teaspoons of oregano
• 3 cups grated mozzarella
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 2 cups cream cheese (tea).
• 50 g of grated parmesan
• Margarine for greasing

Preparation method:

1. In a pan, over medium heat, heat the oil and brown the onion and set aside.
2. Mix the sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, rice, oregano, half the mozzarella in a bowl and set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix the lentils and ricotta.
4. In a greased medium baking dish, space out the layers of the rice and lentil mixture.
5. Sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan and bake in a preheated medium oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove, decorate with the reserved onion and serve, if desired, accompanied by a lettuce salad.

Lentil croquette

Time: 1:45

Performance: 20 units

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 100 g of lentils
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion grated
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 1/2 cup milk (tea).
• 1 peeled and seeded tomato, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 cup chopped green chili pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

To bread

• wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• Bread crumbs
• Fry oil

Preparation method:

1. Cook the lentils in the pressure cooker for 25 minutes.
2. Drain the lentils, blend them in the blender and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes.
4. Add the wheat flour and fry for 2 minutes, gradually add the milk and cook until it comes away from the bottom of the pan, stirring constantly.
5. Add the lentil puree, chopped tomato, green chilli and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
7. Form the croquettes, passing them in the wheat flour, in the lightly beaten eggs and finally in the breadcrumbs.
8. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
9. Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately.

Meat with lentils and bacon cubes

Time: 45 minutes

Performance: 6 servings

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup diced bacon
• 1kg chuck or cubed muscle
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped celery sticks
• 2 seedless tomatoes chopped
• 500 g of lentils
• Mint leaves to decorate

Preparation method:

1. In a pressure cooker, over medium heat, brown the bacon with the meat in its own fat until golden brown.
2. Salt, pepper and add the onion, carrot and celery.
3. Brown for 5 minutes, add the tomato and lentils, cover with water, cover the pan and cook for 30 minutes, from when the pressure starts.
4. Turn off, let the pressure release naturally and open the pan.
5. Arrange on a serving plate, decorate with mint and serve.

Special lentils

Time: 50min (+1h soaking)

Performance: 8 servings

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lentils
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 300g of thinly sliced ​​Calabrian sausage
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 diced carrot
• 1 cup chopped green olives
• Salt, black pepper and chopped parsley
• Carambola, figs and grated parmesan to decorate

Preparation method:

1. In a bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and leave them to soak for 1 hour.
2. Drain them, put them in a pan, cover them with water and cook them for 15 minutes or until they are al dente.
3. Drain and reserve.
4. In a pan, over medium heat, heat the oil and fry the sausage until golden brown.
5. Add the onion, garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
6. Add the carrot, olive and sauté for 3 minutes or until softened.
7. Add the lentils and mix.
8. Season with salt, pepper and parsley.
9. Transfer to a serving plate, decorate with carambola, parmesan and figs before serving.

Lentil farofa

Time: 20 minutes

Performance: 6 servings

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 slice of chopped pepperoni sausage
• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 3 cups cassava flour
• Salt and chopped green chilli to taste

Preparation method:

1. Heat a pan with butter over medium heat and fry the onion and peppers until golden brown.
2. Add the lentils and brown them for 2 minutes.
3. Add the flour, salt, chives, mix and turn off the heat.
4. Transfer to a serving plate and serve with the meat of your choice.

Breaded tilapia with lentils and spinach

Time: 45 minutes

Performance: 4 servings

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1 lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup wheat flour for dusting
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 cup (tea) breadcrumbs for dusting
• Fry oil

Braised

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch of chopped spinach
• 2 cups cooked and drained lentils
• Salt and chopped green pepper to taste

Preparation method:

1. For the sauté, heat a pan over medium heat with the butter and brown the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
2. Then add the spinach and sauté until wilted.
3. Then add the lentils, salt and green chillies and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4. Turn off and set aside, then season the tilapia with lemon, salt and pepper.
5. Then pass in the wheat flour, eggs and breadcrumbs.
6. Then we fry little by little in hot oil until golden.
7. Drain and serve with the stew.

Lentil pancake

Time: 3 hours

Performance: 15 units

Difficulty: average

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup (tea) oil
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups (tea) of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of yeast
• Sauce of your choice for serving

Filling

• 2 cups bacon, fried, chopped and drained
• 2 cups grated mozzarella

Preparation method:

1. In a blender, blend the dough ingredients and fry them in small portions in a non-stick pan, on both sides, until evenly browned.
2. In a bowl, mix the filling ingredients, fill the dough and roll it up like a roll.
3. Place in a refractory dish, cover with your favorite sauce, cook in a preheated oven for 20 minutes and then serve.

Lentils with tomato

Time: 20 minutes (+30 minutes soaking) (+20 minutes resting)

Performance: 8 units

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 3 cups (tea) of water
• 1 glass of dry red wine
• 1 clove of garlic
• 8 ripe tomatoes
• 1 onion cut into 4 parts
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 sprig fresh oregano, chopped
• 3 sprigs of chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil for drizzling
• 2 stalks chives, chopped

Preparation method:

1. Place the lentils in a bowl with the water, wine, garlic, onion and bay leaf.
2. Cover and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
3. In the meantime, remove the top cap of the tomatoes and remove the seeds.
4. Distribute the salt and sugar mixture inside each one.
5. Turn the tomatoes over and let rest for 20 minutes.
6. Pour the lentil mixture into a pan, place on a low heat and cook until smooth al dentestill a little still.
7. Season with salt, pepper, olive oil, oregano and 1 sprig of parsley.
8. Arrange the tomatoes in a mold and drizzle each with olive oil and season with the remaining parsley and chives.
9. Fill with lentils and cook in a preheated medium oven for 10 minutes.

In addition to lentils, how about using pomegranates this year to attract good energy? Find out how to prepare a delicious and refreshing salad:

Source: Terra

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