Anti-Aging Lentil Porridge
Overview
Lentils are long-day plants that are drought-tolerant but not wet-tolerant. The seeds contain about 25% protein, 0.7% fat, 60% carbohydrates and a variety of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients. Lentils provide protein and cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and contain twice the iron of other legumes. Lentils are also rich in vitamin B and folic acid. Folic acid is very important for women and can reduce the rate of fetal malformations. The pigments in dark lentils act as antioxidants, which can prevent heart disease and cancer and resist aging.
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Ingredients
Steps
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Half a bowl each of lentils and rice
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Wash the lentils in advance and soak them for five or six hours
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Then wash the rice, put it in the rice cooker and add water to cook together with the soaked lentils
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Because it takes a long time to simmer, you need to add more water, then cover it. When the pot is boiling, lift the lid a little and let it simmer for more than 20 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent it from overflowing. If you add too much water, you can boil it for a few minutes longer. This is enough for our family of five, four adults and one child
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This is done and ready to eat. If the lentils are not soaked, you can boil the lentils for 40 minutes and then add rice to cook them. You can also use a pressure cooker
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The cooked lentils are relatively heavy, so I put them under the rice
