Why you should definitely eat lentils and how to cook them deliciously – experts answered

Lentils are a very useful and underrated product because they contain a large amount of trace elements: calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which affect skin and hair health and immunity. It can also be used to make many delicious dishes, such as cutlets and simply cooked deliciously with seasonings, even added to borscht instead of beans.

On her Facebook page, nutritionist Svitlana Fus talked about all the beneficial properties of lentils and who should eat them.

"1/2 cup of boiled lentils contains as much as 180 mcg of folic acid (vitamin B9), which plays an important role in many metabolic processes in the body. This is a very important vitamin for the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby," the nutritionist said.

Culinary expert Yevhen Klopotenko on his website shared a recipe for a delicious lentil dish that will make you love this product.

Ingredients:

• lentils – 200 g
• star anise – 1-2 pcs.
• butter – 20 g
• salt – to taste
• spices to taste – anise, parsley stalks, garlic, bay leaf, allspice.

Method of preparation:

1. Wash the lentils, put them in a saucepan, cover with water, salt, and cook over high heat until tender.
2. Add the star anise and spices.
3. Bring the lentils to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Then put them in a colander and return them to the pot, add the butter, and serve.