Lentils are often overlooked, even though they’re an inexpensive way of getting a wide range of nutrients. They help to reduce blood cholesterol since it contains high levels of soluble fiber. Packed with B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and potassium, lentils are also a great source of iron, a mineral that is sometimes lacking in vegetarian diets.
So here is one easy to do,cheap and tasty way to incorporate them in your diet.
What do you need:
How to make it:
Before serving add the lemon juice.
Graduated Ayurvedic Nutrition School in London and with 15 years of experience in Ayurvedic healthy and healing nutrition. Lilia is a content consultant for media, owned by a big pharmaceutical company.
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