Easy Green Lentil Stew

We sort and rinse half a package of green lentils, then boil them in a pot and drain. We dice 1 onion into small cubes and sauté in a pot with 1 tea glass (about 100 ml / 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) of vegetable oil. We add 1 heaping tablespoon of salça (Turkish tomato/pepper paste) and stir for a moment. After adding the lentils to the pot, we pour in enough water to just cover them and add 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of salt. Once it comes to a boil, we reduce the heat. Enjoy your meal… 

Cooking Tip

If the water runs low, you can add a little more hot water.

About This Recipe

Green lentils — a powerhouse of minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and fiber — what can't you do! They are low in calories and, thanks to their ability to keep you full, they are a staple on any diet list…

Green lentils are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. They are grown throughout the Mediterranean, in the Americas, and in many regions of the world. In our country, they are cultivated in the Mediterranean, Southern Anatolia, Aegean, and Marmara regions.

First and foremost, you need to incorporate green lentils into your daily life to experience their benefits one by one. This nutrient, which provides extraordinary benefits for the digestive system, makes it easier to digest consumed foods thanks to its fiber content. By increasing intestinal motility, it also helps prevent constipation. Just as simple carbohydrates raise our blood sugar, green lentils, on the contrary, help lower blood sugar. By supporting the conversion of sugar from food into energy, they provide full support to the body in reducing the risk of diabetes. Since green lentils contain no cholesterol or harmful fats, they are also very beneficial for heart and vascular health. Because they contain a small amount of polyunsaturated fat, they help remove lipids that form plaque in the arteries. Thanks to the fiber they contain, they help prevent conditions such as high cholesterol and reduce the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the intestines. This legume, which is also very beneficial for building and strengthening muscle mass, is perfect for those who enjoy sports. Because green lentils help increase energy levels and improve athletic performance.

In addition to all of this, green lentils enable significant amounts of iron, magnesium, and zinc to be stored in our bodies. They are an important mineral that helps people with anemia recover their health. These minerals are effective in the formation of red blood cells, the numbers of which are reduced due to anemia.

Now let's get to our Easy Green Lentil Stew recipe, made with this ingredient that has found its place in Turkish cuisine. If you'd rather skip the stew and prefer a wonderful soup instead, our Green Lentil Soup recipe is truly mouth-watering — please, help yourself…