Outside of the classic soup,lentilsare so infrequently used to their full potential.
They are an ancient grain legume that was cooked frequently by our ancestors hundreds of years ago.
Sadly, lentils don’t get the best PR these days.
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They’re relegated to a food that few people cook, and even fewer restaurants serve.
We think this is completely crazy, given how cheap, tasty, and easy to prepare they are.
This is why we’ve decided to give lentils the good public relations they need!
And now you see why our earliest ancestors ate them, right?
Start with ahunk of baconor a ham hock.
Want to keep things vegetarian?
Want to add some spice?
Add some red pepper flakes or better yet, some curry.
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