The Secret for Perfect Creamy Lentils | And It’s Not What You Think

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Soak pu lentils in water to remove anti-nutrients for a period until scum forms on top.

Rinse the lentils in the sink.

Place lentils in a pressure cooker with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and a bay leaf.

Cook lentils in the pressure cooker for about 8 minutes.

If not using a pressure cooker, simmer lentils for about 20 minutes on medium heat.

Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until softened.

Add finely diced carrots to the sautéed onions and cook for about 5 minutes.

Combine the partially cooked lentils with the sautéed vegetables and frozen green peas in a new pot.

Add a spoon of Dijon mustard to the mixture and stir well.

Finish cooking everything together until the lentils are fully cooked and the mixture becomes creamier.

Cooking Techniques

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