Why Can’t I Eat Beans or Lentils on the Paleo Diet?
Beans and lentils are such healthy foods – so why aren't they eaten on the Paleo diet? Here's why legumes and lentils aren't a fit for this specialized diet.
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10 Ways with Lentils & Beans
In these unprecedented times, we are cooking at home more than ever. Clean Eating is here to help by sharing recipes that call on a limited amount of ingredients that turn out simple-yet-satisfying meals that utilize a bunch of pantry staples, many you likely already have on hand. Here are satisfying recipes you can make with lentils and beans.
Classic Lentils
Lentils are a real recipe workhorse. Use them in stews and soups or salads and side dishes..
Moroccan Lentils & Quinoa
These incredible Moroccan lentils and quinoa are made in just one pot, are high in protein and are a delicious plant-based meal!
Fire-Roasted Lentils
Lentils and fire-roasted tomatoes combine to make a hearty, plentiful plant-based protein dish.
Lemon Shallot Rubbed Scallops with Lentils & Currant Compote
Reusing ingredients in creative ways helps keep the number of items in a recipe down. Here, zesty lemon and pungent shallot infuse every element of this dish – the lentils, scallops and vibrant compote.
Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Lentils & Golden Beets
This is an ideal way to prepare salmon – cooked slowly surrounded by a moist heat. Lentils and beets can be left to cook all day in a slower cooker.
Berbere Chicken & Lentils
This Ethiopian-inspired recipe combines chicken, green beans and lentils in one dish for a flavorful meal. Serve with injera (Ethiopian flatbread).
Indian Red Lentils with Rice & Hard-Boiled Eggs
This easy veggie dinner, from our September 2014 Meal Plan, is hearty and satisfying.
Turmeric-Roasted Root Vegetables with Lentils & Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
These roasted veggies make a delicious meatless dinner. Turmeric, a classic Indian spice, is a known anti-inflammatory with cancer-fighting properties.
Give Lentils a Try: An Interview with Chef Michael Smith
Chef Michael Smith talks food, family, time-saving tips and a very versatile legume: lentil!
Honey Mustard-Glazed Salmon with Lentils & Kale
Homemade honey-mustard sauce beats the processed varieties any day. Complement your seasoned salmon with brown lentils, which are easy to find and hold their shape when cooked.
8 Easy, RD-Approved Ways to Upgrade Your Lunch Sandwiches
These sandwich hacks are the greatest thing since sliced bread.
This Lentil Kebab Salad is One Seriously Satisfying Plant-Based Meal
This craveable turmeric-tahini sauce means you’ll want to make these plant-based kebabs (yes!) again and again.
6 Easy Ways to Make Your Diet More Environmentally-Friendly
You don’t have to radically revamp your eating habits or say goodbye to your favorite foods to make your diet more sustainable.