By Alison Clark, Registered Dietitian www.achn.co.uk
Easy Red Lentil Porridge
6 steps
Prep:5minCook:10min
Add extra nutrition to your porridge with dried red lentils which are easy to cook and are a powerhouse of nutrition. This recipe serves 2.
Experiment with different toppings and use nut milks to make it vegan.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:36:17 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories432.5 kcal (22%)
Total Fat8.5 g (12%)
Carbs71.4 g (27%)
Sugars29.5 g (33%)
Protein21.2 g (42%)
Sodium103.8 mg (5%)
Fiber7.7 g (28%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Wash the lentils well to remove dust, add to the saucepan.
SieveStep 2
Add oats and milk to the lentils in the saucepan.
Step 3
Cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes until the oats and lentils are soft and most of the milk has been absorbed.
CooktopHeatStep 4
Add the oat and lentil mixture to a bowl. Add your toppings; sliced banana, honey and nuts and serve.
Step 5
Experiment with different toppings you might like; apple and cinnamon, chocolate and nuts, coconut and raspberries.
Step 6
To make this dish vegan substitute the milk with a vegan milk alternative and the honey for one of the above options. Happy experimenting!
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