{"id":8216,"count":4,"description":"<b>Red lentils are a delectable type of legume<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that have won over the hearts of many, especially the fans of a healthy diet. Apart from being an <\/span><b>excellent source of complex carbohydrates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, they also boast a <\/span><b>high protein content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. A significant advantage is that they don't require overnight soaking, which greatly simplifies their preparation. A thorough <\/span><b>rinse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is all they need before cooking. Additionally, red lentils are generally better tolerated by individuals with sensitive digestion and those prone to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/stomach-bloating-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bloating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>What can you cook with red lentils?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A classic choice is cooking the red lentils until they're slightly mushy. Simply saut\u00e9 them with onions, add water or broth, and season with vinegar or garlic. Then you can also add an egg, and you have a delightful<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipes\/main-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>main course<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ready to be served. Particularly in winter, preparing a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-creamy-lentil-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>red lentil soup<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an excellent choice. It can even be transformed into a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-creamy-lentil-soup-with-pumpkin-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>creamy version<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by blending the lentils finely.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This way, even those who aren't fond of the typical lentil texture but enjoy<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipes\/soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>soups<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can savour it. Then in the summer, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-light-lentil-salad-with-roasted-carrots-avocado-and-feta-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>refreshing red lentil<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> salad is sure to come in handy, as it's light yet satisfying. And if you ever crave a perfectly balanced Bolognese sauce, then definitely consider this<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-vegan-spaghetti-bolognese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>vegan version with lentils<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An added bonus is that it also serves as an alternative for those who want to reap the benefits of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/legumes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>legumes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but find them hard to enjoy.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-lentil-pasta-fusili-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Lentil pasta<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with its high fibre and protein content, is also a fantastic choice, as it pairs exceptionally well with, for example,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-lentil-pasta-with-creamy-tomato-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>tomato sauce<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/tag\/red-lentils\/","name":"red lentils","slug":"red-lentils","taxonomy":"post_tag","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The best fitness recipes with red lentils | GymBeam<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Red lentils are easy to prepare, non-bloating legumes. 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