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A soy or a lentil? What it is?
How did the lentil become lentil
Useful properties of lentils
First, it is scientifically proven that our digestive system is adapted genetically to lentils. In addition, its fruits contain almost all the useful substances that are necessary for our body. In them there is a sufficient amount of protein, in no way inferior to meat. Lentils are rich in iron, vitamins A, E, group B, PP, many mineral substances. However, its most valuable property is that it does not accumulate irrespective of growing conditions, and therefore does not contain any harmful substances, for example nitrates, and therefore is an environmentally friendly product. Lentils can be of several varieties: brown, red, green, plate, etc. All of them have the above properties, but the most useful, however, is the bowl lentil (photo at the beginning of the article). It is indispensable for people suffering from diabetes, because it lowers the level of sugar in the blood. Now you know what lentils are, what it is and what is the secret of its popularity throughout the world.
Layered pie with lentil filling
To make this pie, we use not a puff pastry, but several thin sheets of Armenian lavash. First, our dish will be less caloric, and secondly, it will acquire a special taste inherent in this lavash.
Required Products
- 3 sheets of pita bread;
- 1 glass of lentils;
- 1 large carrot;
- 1 onion head;
- Greens: parsley and dill;
- Spices: hops-suneli, black pepper;
- salt;
- 1 egg;
- vegetable oil.
Preparation of lentils for filling
Boil the lentils until cooked. Fold in a colander and let drain off. Carrots clean and rub on a large grater. Chop onion and fry in sunflower oil, add the carrots, stir, cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes. After this time, add the lentils to the vegetables, season with spices and salt, add finely chopped greens. Mix everything lightly. Leave to cool slightly.
On the table, lay whole sheets of lavash (pile). Top carefully lay out the filling. Try to carefully twist the sheets of lavash into a flat roll with the filling. A little press, shape the rectangle (width 7-8 cm, length is equal to the length of the pita). Lubricate the egg and cut into diamonds. The pan should be oiled, put the cakes and oven in a preheated oven until golden. The resulting pies will be so tasty and nutritious that you will get the impression that meat is used in the filling, and not lentils. "What it is? What kind of tasty forcemeat? "- your guests will ask you.
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