I can say that I generally don’t eat anything that I don’t make from scratch, mostly because there are very few pre-made or pre-packaged foods that don’t have something in them that I can’t eat (often it’s soy or sunflower lectin). So it’s not going to happen very often but — I have discovered a wonderful side dish (or main dish) that tastes great and has no allergens! As long as you can eat lentils, this is something you should try. High in protein and low in carbohydrates, lentils are a great addition to a meal. I’ve become addicted to Tolerant’s Organic Riced Red Lentil Pilafs. They’re ready in about 20 minutes, taste great and two of them, the Asian Ginger and the Spanish Style Paella, don’t have any soy in them. I know I was surprised too that the Asian Ginger is soy-free!
Being who I am, of course, I can’t just make it per package directions. So here’s what I do with these pouches of goodness. Serves 4-6.
In a 9″ skillet, add:
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
When hot, sauté:
6-8 ounces sliced mushrooms (I like shitake)
1/2 cup diced onions
When the mushrooms are browned and onions translucent, stir in:
2 cups mushroom stock (or any other stock you have on hand, chicken would work well)
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Bring to a boil. Add:
1 packet Tolerant Organic Riced Red Lentil Pilaf
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 9-12 minutes until the water is gone. Stir every few minutes, especially when the water is almost gone. Remove from heat, cover and let sit 4-5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!
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