Review: The Amazing Lentil
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 6, 2013
Lentils are truly a vegetarian's best friend. They are super nutricious, packed with protein, quick and easy to cook, taste great, add an awesome "meaty" texture to dishes when prepared al dente, and if you cook them a long time, they break down to add a rich and creamy savory texture to your broth. Plus, they're cheap, and every grocery store carries them...Lentil Recipes: The Ultimate Collectionis a terrific introduction to this humble superstar of the legume family. The book begins with an in-depth study of the bean, it's origins and history, its health benefits, and its special role as an important source of much-needed dietary fiber.  The recipes that follow offer a very nice variety of serving possibilities, some vegetarian, some not... But where meat ingredients are called for, the savvy vegetarian will know just what soy products to substitute (Soyrizo for Chorizo sausage, veggie chicken strips or soy bacon in place of the real deal, etc.). This is a cookbook that will not only add value to your kitchen library, but to your family's health, as well.