Hippy Slop

We've been making hippy slop ever since we became veggie, back in 1988!

It took a few times to learn how to cook lentils, but since then - we probably eat them more than anything else...

If asked, both of us would say - lentils are our favourite food!
They are warming, comforting & just delicious...

Not only that, but they are nutritious too...

Lentils not only lower cholesterol, they can also prevent blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after eating.
Lentils contain B vitamins, important minerals, fibre & protein.

We cook them gently with onions & garlic, herbs & spices.
And just adore them!

We're going to Hugo's home education group for a day long Halloween party...

Hope you all get plenty of treats!

Kay & Sime
xx

Comments

  1. Kath31 October 2012 at 09:46

    "hippy slop"

    LOL sounds like the sort of thing my Husband would say until he moved here and realised it is the staple food of 80% of the town :-)

    Samhain blessings, enjoy it all!

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  2. Jane and Chris31 October 2012 at 13:11

    Carrot and lentil soup at the weekend,kitcheri on Monday,and I'm sure daal will be making an appearance soon. Hooked on lentils too!
    Jane x

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  3. Unknown31 October 2012 at 13:59

    That does look yummy.

    More great ideas. Thanks.

    Sft x

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  4. Rebecca1 November 2012 at 09:45

    Yum Yum, they are great in soup too x

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  5. Andrea@Familyconnect6 November 2012 at 14:11

    To listen to my daughter, you would think all we ever ate we're lentils! I don't think that's true, but I do enjoy them.

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  6. Just Humans Being7 November 2012 at 22:11

    Kath - We've used the name hippy slop for years, but I'm sure there's a story behind it & no doubt Sime will remember where it comes from... If I get to the bottom of it, I'll let you know!

    Jane - we have them at least twice a week, usually more...

    Sft - lentils are just so easy to cook & usually cheap too!

    Becky - lentil soup is a favourite, especially with butternut squash & creamed coconut...

    Andrea - hello, that's great!

    Kay :)

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