Tag: Lentil

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  Pear and Lentil Curry

  Posted at 8:45 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jun 26th

  Unattractive meals are the bane of my existence. They make me want to stamp my foot and tear my hair out. It feels so unjust when you spend hours slaving (can you call it slaving when you’re enjoying it?) in the kitchen to prepare a delicious meal, only to be rewarded with a dish that looks like something the cat brought it. Humph. I have to admit that styling is not my strong point – I don’t have an artistic bone in my body. But I do try. Well, sometimes. Needless to say, I am extremely jealous of one of my good friends at cooking school who has an innate knack for presenting dishes beautifully. If she doesn’t go on to become a food stylist I will eat my boots. Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Curry, Lentil, Pear
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  Fennel, Rocket & Puy Lentil Salad

  Posted at 8:16 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jun 24th

  The mantra that green equals goodness is something that still sticks, particularly after all those years of having it drilled into me as a kid. I still tend to get nervous that someone will reprimand me if I don’t eat some sort of green veg for lunch or dinner. This salad eliminates any sort of fear that I’m not receiving a sufficient amount of ‘green goodness’. Light, crisp and tangy with creamy slivers of avocado, it is a suitable accompaniment to a slice of quiche or pie as it cuts through the richness. Paired with a slice of crusty bread it is a wonderful lunch in it’s own right. The lentils provide protein, ensuring that it will keep you nice and full for hours after. You can easily jazz it up with some cucumber, yellow capsicum, toasted pepitas or lightly steamed broccoli…almost anything really. Continue reading →
  Posted in Salads | Tagged Fennel, Lentil, Rocket, Salad

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  Hullo! I'm Shani. Thanks for stopping by! Here you'll find vegetarian recipes oriented towards balancing that fickle line between supreme indulgence and wholesome eating. There's also many a musing about food waste (and it's many manifestations), with tips on how to reduce it at a household level. To find out more, hit the 'About' tab in the top menu...