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These red lentil-based deli slices are a game-changer! Packed with protein (though not the complete protein), flavour, and deliciousness, they’re a perfect addition to your plant-based diet, plus they are incredibly budget friendly and also so easy to customize with your favorite spices and seasonings. Instead of paprika paste, you can also try pureeing a small beetroot with lentil for the pinkish colour. Sandwich the cold cuts with some sourdough bread or pan-sear the thicker slabs until golden (just like you do with bologna) and serve them over your favourite salad or simply enjoy them just as they are. Store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them. I made this plain, but you can add in some chopped olives, pickled green peppers or pistachios before pouring into the pitcher.
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- Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 6 hours. Drain. Transfer it to a large saucepan. Add in 720 ml of water and process the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Cook the mixture for 10 minutes over medium-low heat until it has thickened a bit. It should resemble pancake batter. Add spices, salt, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, paprika paste and olive oil. Stir until the mixture is roughly combined. Stir the agar agar with the remaining 30ml of water and add to the lentil mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Add in olive oil and cook the mixture for another 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Again, use an immersion blender to process everything until well combined and very smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pitcher or your immersion blender cup. Cool slightly and then refrigerate for 5-6 hours until set. Turn it out and slice to enjoy! You can slice and pan fry them and serve over a salad.
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Those red lentil cold cuts are such a clever idea, It’s one of those recipes that feels both practical and a little bit magical, turning humble lentils into something that looks straight out of a deli counter, Nice one Angie
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting cold cut! Thank you for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an amazing foodie blogger! I didn't know this even existed!
ReplyDeleteThis is the very same way I make lentil salami as well but without the yeast and coriander. You can also make sunflower tofu the same way. I watched bean bolony recipe at YouTube last night, might do that one as well.
ReplyDeleteHe probado pocos embutidos vegetales pero me han gustado, estas rodajas de lentejas no parecen ni que las lleva, estoy segura de que me encantarían.
ReplyDelete...new to me.
ReplyDeleteHello, Angie
ReplyDeleteThis is new to me too! Thanks for sharing.
Take care, have a great day!
Interesting and healthy -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing Angie. I must try it. Love lentils :-D
ReplyDeleteI so want to try this. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThat sure looks good to me too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this recipe! I think it will be one I use when I do my volunteer cooking class.
ReplyDeleteLovely presentations, Angie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever and healthy idea.
ReplyDeleteGracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
This is so unique. Something I've never done across before.
ReplyDeleteTandy (Lavender and Lime) https://tandysinclair.com
Something different, Angie.
ReplyDeleteThose look and sound amazing
ReplyDeleteHi Angie! Your recipe today looks fantastic; it tastes amazing and is so healthy. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday! 😘
We have given up on beef totally and eat far less animal protein than we ever did, so this looks perfect for us.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic. I eat them as a snack (usually the gram flour ones) but adding to salad or burger is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! I’m going to have to try this recipe soon. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteTBH this looks a bit weird to me, but it's so darn clever!! Looks 'real' .
ReplyDeleteI don't really like cold cuts but they look delicious pan-fried and served with salad. Julia x
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OMG! Angie I've never seen anything like this and can't wait to try it. Perfect for my plant-based diet.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most interesting recipes I have seen in quite some time, definitely a game changer. I love how you can slice them and pan fry them for sandwiches. I wonder if you can slice them paper thinly? I am definitely going to give this a try, not that I am meat free but I just like change and innovation.
ReplyDeleteYou can cut them even thinner than I did...I would say as thin as the one you buy at the stores.
DeletePerfect for our vegetarian friends! Love this. ~ David
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