Oh, my legumes!

I've discovered the joys of sprouting legumes (thanks to a family member).  The next step is discovering all the ways to eat them.  I borrowed a recipe from my sister-in-law, tweaked it a bit, and rustled up a very tasty lentil salad and it not only insanely delish but shockingly HEALTHY, too.  Who knew you could have it all when it comes to taste and nutrition?!  Yeah, you probably did, great, so happy for you.  But now I feel like I am finally getting into the game and I am happy.  Nay, ecstatic!

So here is what I did.  I sprouted lentils.  In case you are as clueless about why and how, such as I was not so long ago, here is a very brief recap: grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes can be hard for our bodies to digest.  They can give us indigestion, cause bloat, and can cause...gas.  In sprouting/soaking them, it neutralizes the enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid making them much easier on our body to digest as well as breaking down barriers in order for our bodies to receive the amazing vitamins and minerals that are hidden behind the outer layer/shell/bran.  It gets way more complicated and complex but I'm not a nutritionist or a scientist, so I will refrain.  Plus, it gets kinda boring if someone drones on and one about one topic that they might not be interested in, so even though I am excited about it, I don't want to lose you...who might not care so much.

After sprouting the lentils I gathered my desired ingredients and basically threw everything into the Cuisinart.  And behold, a healthy dish that was a treat to the taste buds if not the eyes.  :-)