Boiled lentils

Common or edible lentils (Lens culinaris) is a herbaceous plant that is scientifically classified in the Legume family. Lentils are cultivated on an industrial scale. This agricultural crop is used as both food and pet feed material. Researchers believe that the homeland of lentils can be considered West Asia, as well as the region, South Eurasia.

Researchers claim that lentils were part of the diet of ancient people. This was confirmed during excavations at prehistoric sites of people who are located in modern Switzerland. In addition, lentils were found at excavations of the oldest Egyptian pyramids. It is also worth emphasizing that lentils are mentioned more than once in the Bible, namely in the Old Testament. The history of lentils goes back no millennium.

For most of the population living in the Asian region, lentils are a valuable food. it is believed that it is lentils that act as the most important source of proteins of natural origin. Interestingly, the nutrition indicators of lentils significantly exceed similar parameters of meat, bread, as well as cereals. Lentils are grown using the same method as peas. True, lentils belong to more heat-loving plants, so it is better to tolerate drought than sub-zero temperatures and short-term frosts.

Lentils were used as a medicine by doctors of Antiquity. Ancient Roman doctors used lentils in the treatment of various nervous disorders, as well as diseases of the digestive system of the human body. in Russia, lentils were used to prepare an infusion that helped cure smallpox. Frequent consumption of lentils helps to improve the liver and kidneys. Cooked lentils are usually used in cooking.

It is worth noting that boiled lentils have not only excellent taste and consumer qualities, the product is distinguished by its vitamin-mineral composition and excellent digestibility. Lentils boil for about 40-70 minutes. Boiled lentils can act as a side dish for the main course. Nutritionists and doctors recommend regular consumption of cooked lentil porridge, since this product improves digestion and stimulates metabolic processes occurring in the human body.

The boiled lentils can be seasoned with salt and added some garlic for flavour, garnished with herbs on top and served. Boiled lentils can become not only delicious and nutritious, but also an incredibly healthy food for people of all ages.