By now you probably have realized we’re major fans of lentils over here at Meaning Full Living! Lentils are a powerhouse food for all age groups. Cooked lentils are packed with plant based protein and iron topping the charts with 18 grams of protein per cup and plenty of iron at 6.6 mg per cup! They’re also filled with lots of other nutrients such as folate, fiber (about 15g per cup), potassium, thiamine, and polyphenols that are beneficial to our health. These nutrients are essential for everyone, no matter your age, but are especially essential for growing babies and kids as well as for women pregnant, postpartum, or trying to conceive.
Written by: Jessica Diamond, MPH, RDN
By now you probably have realized we’re major fans of lentils over here at Meaning Full Living! Lentils are a powerhouse food for all age groups. Cooked lentils are packed with plant-based protein and iron, topping the charts with 18 grams of protein per cup and plenty of iron at 6.6 mg per cup! They’re also filled with lots of other nutrients such as folate, fiber (about 15g per cup), potassium, thiamine, and polyphenols that are beneficial to our health. These nutrients are essential for everyone, no matter your age, but are especially vital for growing babies and kids, as well as for women who are pregnant, postpartum, or trying to conceive.
1. Quick and Convenient: Cooking lentils in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker drastically reduces the cooking time, making it a quick and convenient option for busy weeknights.
2. Consistent Results: Using a pressure cooker ensures that lentils are cooked evenly and consistently, resulting in perfectly tender lentils every time.