Image Credit : Jamie Oliver 

I’m not sure about you, but in the cool winter months, I tend to crave loads of slow cooked delicious yumminess, and as you may know, recently it’s been A LOT about LAMB and other meaty, hearty meals!

Just recently however, my body has been guiding me to lentils, and beans, and all manner of legumes : think chickpeas, butter beans, kidney beans and more!

All those yummy, mushy, gorgeously nourishing treats!

In particular, a dish by MasterChef Australia winner, Billie, made me absolutely DROOL at the mouth for some good old mushy peas!!! Did you see it??

Image Credit : MasterChef Australia 

Anyway, I wanted to share the Lentil Love with you and show you a few recipes that I myself am looking to try in the next little while 🙂

Again, many of these are the spunky Jamie Oliver’s as I truly DO love his style of cooking!

There are MANY reasons to LOVE lentils, aside for the fact they taste DELICIOUS, and just SOME of these are :

-Ethical & environmentally friendly 🙂

-High in Fibre – so they are good for the HEART (help to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure); good for the bowels (keeps us regular!); good for satiety (filling us up so we are more satisfied and eat LESS); good for blood sugar control (great for diabetics and keeping our energy and sugar levels stable)

-High in Protein – they are a great source of non-animal protein. Coupled with other grains, seeds or nuts, they can offer the full-complement of essential amino-acids we need to create and maintain healthy bodies and immune systems

-Loaded with minerals – these mighty members of the legume family contain 7 important minerals including iron, magnesium and potassium

-Good source of B Vitamins – these are our energy-giving vitamins and we need a daily supply of these as they are water soluble and so excreted

 Anyway! Enjoy the following ideas and be sure to send me your feedback, thoughts, or own recipes to [email protected]

Sausages & green lentils with tomato salsa (Salsicce con lenticchie verdi e salsa di pomodoro)

Puy lentil, parsnip & walnut salad

The best sausages with braised lentils & crispy prosciutto

Michela’s veg & lentil cottage pie

Kerryann’s chilli con veggie

Lentil Walnut Pate With Rice Crackers And Crudité

Lamb Shank Braised Lentils with Sweet Potato and Spinach

I look forward to sharing more Lentil Love with you in the future, but this should keep you busy for now! 🙂

Be sure to let me know what you think!

All my love,

BridgetJane

Health & Happiness Coach

Energy Expert

Dietitian~Counsellor~Psychology of Eating Coach

Founder of New Leaf Nutrition and The Glow Project