Comments on: How (And Why) To Cook And Freeze Large Batches Of Lentils http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/ Healthy Eating Tips for Foodies Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:50:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Darya Pino http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9716 Darya Pino Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:05:32 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9716 Hi Jo, Yes, a slow cooker will certainly work for beans, although I'm not sure why you'd want to use one for lentils unless you're making a stew. The difference between a slow cooker and a pressure cooker is that a pressure cooker is really fast while a slow cooker is, well, slow. They have different advantages, so choose which ever fits bets into your life. Some people use both. Hi Jo,

Yes, a slow cooker will certainly work for beans, although I’m not sure why you’d want to use one for lentils unless you’re making a stew. The difference between a slow cooker and a pressure cooker is that a pressure cooker is really fast while a slow cooker is, well, slow. They have different advantages, so choose which ever fits bets into your life. Some people use both.

]]> By: Jo http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9712 Jo Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:40:37 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9712 I sprout dried lentils to add to salads but I've never tried cooking and freezing them. I don't have a pressure cooker but read somewhere that a slow cooker works just as well for beans and lentils... has anyone tried this? I sprout dried lentils to add to salads but I’ve never tried cooking and freezing them. I don’t have a pressure cooker but read somewhere that a slow cooker works just as well for beans and lentils… has anyone tried this?

]]> By: Darya Pino http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9021 Darya Pino Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:54:24 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9021 I always freeze beans in their liquid, and I agree that lentils can get a little freezer burn in a tupper. For that reason I prefer the plastic wrap, which prevents the surface from drying out. I always freeze beans in their liquid, and I agree that lentils can get a little freezer burn in a tupper. For that reason I prefer the plastic wrap, which prevents the surface from drying out.

]]> By: Connie (Ariel Manx) http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9020 Connie (Ariel Manx) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:19:13 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9020 Maybe it's just me, but I find if I freeze drained lentils or beans, they are very dried out when I use them later. I use the little 1-cup ziploc containers to portion them out with some of the cooking liquid (I put some in 2-cup containers, too, for things like soup and chili where I'll be using more at one time). I think they have a much better texture that way. Maybe it’s just me, but I find if I freeze drained lentils or beans, they are very dried out when I use them later. I use the little 1-cup ziploc containers to portion them out with some of the cooking liquid (I put some in 2-cup containers, too, for things like soup and chili where I’ll be using more at one time). I think they have a much better texture that way.

]]> By: Nicole, RD http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9018 Nicole, RD Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:38:32 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9018 I freeze batches of lentils all the time. I find that they thaw out nicely so long as they're not over-cooked! Great topic! I freeze batches of lentils all the time. I find that they thaw out nicely so long as they’re not over-cooked! Great topic!

]]> By: Matt Shook http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9008 Matt Shook Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:18:11 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9008 I use mostly the French green and black beluga lentils...I think I prefer the green. I haven't tried freezing lentils (yet), but I'll keep it in mind when I cook a large amount. I gotta find me one of 'dem pressure cookers... I use mostly the French green and black beluga lentils…I think I prefer the green. I haven’t tried freezing lentils (yet), but I’ll keep it in mind when I cook a large amount.

I gotta find me one of ‘dem pressure cookers…

]]> By: iga@thedelishdish http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9005 iga@thedelishdish Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:45:39 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9005 lentils are one of my all time favorite foods (im a huge bean lover too!) but i've never experimented with the different varieties so it was cool to read about your take on them. and freezing them is such a smart idea!! im starting to discover how helpful the freezer can be especially when cooking for one! lentils are one of my all time favorite foods (im a huge bean lover too!) but i’ve never experimented with the different varieties so it was cool to read about your take on them. and freezing them is such a smart idea!! im starting to discover how helpful the freezer can be especially when cooking for one!

]]> By: Carine http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-9000 Carine Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:06:42 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-9000 The green lentils are named les lentilles du Puy The green lentils are named les lentilles du Puy

]]> By: Laurie @DomesticProductions15.com http://summertomato.com/how-and-why-to-cook-and-freeze-large-batches-of-lentils/comment-page-1/#comment-8999 Laurie @DomesticProductions15.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:03:24 +0000 http://summertomato.com/?p=5522#comment-8999 Great article! I use a lot of lentils so the freezing portion was very useful. I, too, cook in 15 minutes segments for our family of four. It's not that hard especially when using fresh ingredients and planning ahead. Thanks for the info! Great article! I use a lot of lentils so the freezing portion was very useful. I, too, cook in 15 minutes segments for our family of four. It’s not that hard especially when using fresh ingredients and planning ahead. Thanks for the info!

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