Yesterday, I found a big bag of Sprouted Green Lentils in the way back of our cabinet as part of the great “Eat What’s In Your Kitchen” project. I can’t believe how much random food we have forgotten about! It makes me feel so wasteful! I’m glad that we’re finally making a dent in it.
The folks at truRoots sent me this bag of lentils AGES ago. I don’t eat lentils often, so I was excited to try a “new” food for dinner tonight.
Again, I just threw a bunch of ingredients in a pot with the lentils while they cooked. The end result was a “lentil surprise.” 
In the mix:
- Green lentils
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Red onions
- Cabernet vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Minced garlic
- S + P
Then, I created a bed of lettuce with some chopped romaine and topped it with a heaping serving of my “lentil surprise.” The meal turned out really well– and it was SO filling. Lentils really pack a punch, huh?
For dessert, I enjoyed a small portion of Malted Milk Ball Gelato. Heaven.
The good news will have to wait until tomorrow– still working out the details! 
G’night!
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I just made lentils for the first time last week – a successful lentil soup! What is the difference between green lentils and sprouted green lentils? Is there a difference in the nutritional quality?
This combo sounds great. I might give it (or something similar) a try.
I love the texture of lentils. Plus they really fill me up and they are cheap
I love lentils!! I should get some…your “surprise” looks good!
I don’t think I have ever ha sprouted lentils, I will have to keep my eyes peeled for them! I love putting lentils into stews and chilis!
I loooove lentils, particularly in an Indian dahl with a squillion spices. I like the use of cabernet vinegar here, though! But might I show my ignorance and ask what it means that these are “sprouted”? How are they different from normal lentils?
I didn’t even know lentils came sprouted. But they have to be one of my favorite vegan proteins!
That gelato–you’re making me want it sooo bad. If only it weren’t at home 60 miles away
I LOVE lentils, but I have to say that this is the first time I’ve heard of sprouted lentils! I’m curious to hear how they differ from regular lentils?
I’ve never made lentils! Looks pretty good…
I love lentils!! Is there a difference between sprouted ones and regular ones?
Yum your lentil surprise looks so good. Love the broccoli, spinach and mushroom added to it! So nutritious
Can’t wait for your good news!!
Mmmm the gelato looks delicious
I am hoping you are working out the details of somebody renting your apartment!
We started the ‘eat up the cupboards’ task about two weeks ago when we cleaned out the cupboards. It is so amazing what you forget about when things get thrown in front of each other.
That lentil dish looks amazing!!!
Looooove lentils. They are so tasty and filling, and they go great with sooo many flavors!
I thought that gelato was in a pint sized container? It sure is lasting a long time.
I LOVE lentils! Had a big bowl of lentil soup for lunch, actually. I don’t know how I went the first 23 years of my life without them — now I’m totally addicted.
That looks SO good! I’ve never heard of green ones, though!
I think I have a random bag of lentils laying around in my cabinet too! Yum!
I love how lentils come in so many different colors!
I am making lentil stew tomorrow night! How long did you stew yours for? The dinner looks awesome!!
Mmmm… I love lentils! I haven’t had them in forever and just might put that on the list for dinner this week. YUM-O!
I love cabernet vinegar!
oh, you’re such a tease with the good news stuff
i love lentils…they’re just perfect and subtly spicy…mmmmmm!
I need to clean out my cabinets as well! I currently have 8 jars of almond/peanut butter.. I need help
i love lentils – they cook in the same time as rice!
If you’re going to go on a lentil kick, I highly recommend you try this Lentil and Potato Stew recipe. It’s really filling and also vegan.
http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/2008/01/potato-and-lentil-stew/
Whoops, forgot this recipe asks for honey. It doesn’t need it, though.
can’t wait to hear about it!
How funny…I am eating lentils as I read this!
Lentils are one of my favorites. Now that I think about it, I think I learned about them on a cruise when they served lentil soup.
I wish I could throw things together like that and make a great meal! Looks good!:)
I definitely have to find some of that gelato — yum!!
It’s amazing what you find in your cabinets!
I LOVE lentils, I could seriously eat them at every meal. Interested to hear about your good news!
Just found out Ciao Bello is moving a production company to Oregon… will have to go on a tour of their factory, I guess!! My favorite flavors are Blackberry Cabernet sorbet and the Key Lime Pie one. It has chunks of graham cracker!! The Green Tea and White Chocolate chunk one is delish as well.
Where do you buy the ciao bella gelato?
I’ve been wanting to try lentils for awhile now! your lentil “surprise” looks like it turned out really well though. and i hope your good news is home/apartment related; it sounds like you’ve been showing and looking at so many places
OH i Loovvee lentils! They’re such a great food and really versatile – mt atepdad makes a great lentil lasagne
Have a good evening!
You’ve just reminded me that I have a bag of red lentils in my cupboards somewhere waiting to be used!
I, too, have so many things in cabinets, drawers and the freezer that I buy and forget about. It’s an awful habit, but I’m trying to be less wasteful — 2 New Year’s resolutions in a row. lol
I love lentils, I really need to eat them more often.
Jenn
That ice cream looks so yummy!
@Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore): They sent us 2 pints of each flavor. Crazy, right?
I haven’t worked much with lentils, but this looks good and not too complicated. A must try!
Yep, lentils are VERY filling, but they are so tasty. I’ve been experimenting lately with different kinds (red, french, etc.) and most of the time, it comes out delicious.
- Kloé
Lentils are so great. Not only are they filling, but they’re so much quicker to prepare than dried beans. I like to make some and mix it with a little BBQ sauce and then serve over a baked sweet potato!
I saw the gelato in my supermarket last night and was so tempted to get it! Wish they made that flavor in the small size!
Well you know I’m obsessed with this post
I just made some of Deena Burton’s lentil soup last night! Delicious with apple cider vinegar drizzled on top.