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For a lot of moms, getting their children to eat fruits and vegetables can be an ordeal. It’s hard to imagine what kid would prefer lentils over a delicious hamburger. Maybe there are some out there who would take the lentils, but most children would probably go for fast food before something healthy, and sweet snacks before something fresh out of the fruit bowl.

Today we’re sharing a super tasty recipe for kids that will help you stick to a healthy and balanced diet while also keeping an eye out for your whole family’s nutrition, lentil and carrot burgers.

It’s also a vegetarian recipe that combines healthy foods like legumes and vegetables, which provide lots of important nutritional properties.
Lentils are crucial in a vegan or vegetarian diet because of their high protein content, which is a good alternative for meat. They also provide fiber, which helps prevent constipation and are great for people with cardiovascular problems. They are savory and filling without too many calories, which makes them an excellent option for healthy weight-loss diets.

Now it’s time to start preparing this quick and easy recipe that doesn’t require a whole lot of time, or any special kitchen utensils either.

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INGREDIENTS

• 500 grams of lentils
• 4 carrots
• 3 onions
• Bread crumbs
• Oil
• Soy sauce (optional)

PREPARATION

Si vas a utilizar lentejas secas, ponlas en remojo la noche anterior al día en que las prepararás para poder luego escurrirlas y aplastarlas con la ayuda de un tenedor.

Picaremos la cebolla y la freímos en aceite, con cuidado que no se nos queme.

Mientras tanto, tocará pelar y rallar las zanahorias. Una vez obtengamos la textura ideal de la cebolla, incorporamos a la sartén, la zanahoria rallada y condimentamos con sal y un chorrito de soja.

Removemos la mezcla, apagamos el fuego y dejamos reposar. Una vez tengamos los ingredientes bien integrados, los mezclaremos con las lentejas aplastadas e iremos creando una masa homogénea.

El pan rallado se utiliza para absorber la humedad de la preparación y darle consistencia a los medallones. Por eso debes ir incorporándolo poco a poco hasta que puedas formar la hamburguesa y se mantenga totalmente compacta.

Para poder dar la forma adecuada, lo mejor es hacer una bola y luego aplanarla. Debemos tener en cuenta, no añadir demasiado pan rallado pues de esta forma, conseguiremos que nos queden las hamburguesas demasiado secas.

Estas hamburguesas pueden freírse o cocinarse en el horno con aceite en spray si sigues una dieta para adelgazar.

Para servir, puedes elegir una ensalada fresca utilizando las verduras que más te gusten o bien preparar una hamburguesa con pan y queso para que a los niños les interese más probar esta comida saludable.

Puedes agregar otras variantes a la preparación si quieres aprovechar las verduras que tienes en casa, como espinacas hervidas, o remolacha rallada. Estos extras deben incorporarse en el mismo momento que las zanahorias.

El diseño del frutero FRUITWALL te permite visualizar las frutas y verduras de las que dispones para que planifiques tu dieta saludable sin desperdiciar nada.

Además, te ayuda a organizar la cocina brindándole un toque decorativo especial con todo el color de las frutas y verduras.

Haz la prueba y verás como todos en la familia disfrutan de esta comida saludable y nutritiva.

Buen provecho!

Red Pepper Noodles

 

Pasta with vegetables is one of those recipes that can be great for lots of different occasions. It can be the star of a romantic dinner, a get-together with friends, or a healthy option for young children, since these pastas are delicious, healthy, and pack a considerable punch of nutrients.

When you prepare a healthy recipe, you’re making an effort to take care of the people you care about, which might be why we associate eating well with familial love. A healthy and balanced diet, with a variety of fruits and vegetables, allows children to grow healthy and strong and develop their abilities to their full potential.

If you’re wondering about what to eat today, and you want to take advantage of what’s in your fruit bowl or on display on your FRUITWALL, we’re here to offer one of our recipes for kids and for all pasta lovers.

These homemade red pepper noodles are sure to please because of their great flavor and striking color. They can be served with a cream sauce, or with one of the two vegetarian sauce recipes that you can find below.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 small red peppers
• 2 eggs
• 750 grams flour
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• Salt
• Extra flour for kneading

PREPARATION

The first step is peeling the peppers. To do that, you can use a technique that involves roasting the peppers directly on the flames or burners of your stove, rotating them until all of the skin is burnt. Do this for all of the peppers, and then place them in cold water. Scrubbing the peppers should then remove the skin.

Remove the seeds and clean the interior. Cut the peppers, add salt, and process the pieces until they form a creamy paste.

Separate 600 grams of flour and place it, in the shape of a volcano, in a large mixing bowl. In the center of your volcano, add the pepper paste, the oil, salt, a pinch of paprika, and the eggs. Combine this mixture well using your preferred kitchen utensil, a wooden spoon for example. Add the rest of the flour and form the dough, adding enough water to achieve the correct level of moisture so that the dough becomes smooth and doesn’t stick to your fingers. Now it’s time to let the dough rest.

Two or three hours later, separate the dough into four portions to knead it comfortably. Stretch each ball, while using the amount of flour necessary so it doesn’t stick to the kitchen counter. Prepare a pan, platter, or clean surface with flour to place the noodles. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a thin, consistent layer. Roll the flattened dough into a log and begin to cut the noodles with a sharp knife. Place them on your prepped surface and wait for them to take form before cooking.

Boiling the noodles is just like with any other pasta: in a pot with water and salt, until the pasta rises to the surface.

Spinach Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• Spinach 300 grams
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 20 grams butter
• ½ liter of cold milk
• 200cc cream

PREPARATION

This spinach sauce shares a few similarities with a béchamel sauce. It will go great with your homemade red pepper noodles and will add even more color to this dish.

Wash the spinach, separate the leaves, and cook in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove, rinse well, and chop.

Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the chopped onion. Slowly add the flour by sprinkling it into the pan. Constantly move the sauce for a few moments before slowly adding the milk, and continue moving the sauce with a fork or whisk so that all ingredients mix and lumps don’t form. Lastly, add the chopped spinach to the mixture. Keep stirring the sauce over medium-low heat until it begins to boil. Add the cream and salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat, and mix the sauce with the noodles.

These sauce will combine fantastically with your homemade red pepper noodles. Get ready to surprise your family and friends with these healthy and delicious recipe!

 

Enjoy your meal!