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Lentil Curry

September 30, 2021

© Photo by A Legume a Day Lentil Curry Serves: 6 – 8 Ingredients 1.5 cups dry (uncooked) red lentils 1 medium yellow onion 3 carrots 1/2 – 1 jalapeño, or to taste 1 Tbs neutral oil, to sauté 2-5 garlic cloves, or to taste 1 knob (~2-inches) ginger 2 […]

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Cooking Beans at High Elevation Using an Electric Pressure Cooker

November 16, 2020

To Salt or Not to Salt Cooking recommendations vary regarding the addition of salt when pre-soaking beans before cooking. A state-wide team from Colorado State University Extension tested a new 12-24 hour salted water pre-soak method using electric pressure cookers at a variety of locations and elevations and found the […]

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Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk and Cilantro

February 26, 2020

Lentils are a great source of important nutrients and an easy addition to meals, like this soup. The coconut milk and spices in this soup make this a creamy and tasty lentil-based dish! Serves: 8 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, […]