Although the summer heat is already beginning to heat up, there is a plate of vegetables that always goes well into the stomach. Whether they are freshly cooked, already prepared in a pot or ... in the Mercadona's new lentil cream! With this novelty that is already presented to us as a very healthy food, the Valencian chain wants to add variety to its assortment of this product category. Because their chilled creams They were not born yesterday, but have already been on the shelves for a long time, in that supermarket objective for offering you a recipe fast, healthy and tasty. But, what is special about this proposal of the most nutritious that exists? Attentive!
Combined with rice, a marvel
We do not discover you either now that a good plate of lentils supposes a contribution of vegetable proteins very interesting. Above all, if you bet on taking them together with other foods that the earth gives, not animals. This is not a criticism or rejection of the delicious legumes that are served with meats. But it is true that if the sausages or bacon on duty in the recipe, better than better in healthy terms. Now, since Juan Roig likes that innovate and surprise With its products, it has opted to give this traditional Spanish delicacy one more twist.
Therefore, the new Mercadona lentil cream is combined with rice in what is all a protein marvel. This legume already has up to a 24% protein, according to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN). Although you should know that this nutrient is not the same as a meat cut, that it does enjoy all the essential amino acids very beneficial for our body. In the case of lentils, the same does not happen, since it lacks the methionine and cystine. So, in order to compensate for this double absence, the rice grain sneaks into this protein fusion innovative that wants to offer you a more complete dish.
Mercadona's lentil cream, a good process
With its creamy texture, its characteristic brown color of the main legume and sold in a container that you can heat directly. This is the Mercadona lentil cream, what does it cost? 1,60 € per 350 milliliters of product. The tub is kept refrigerated and once opened, you can consume it in a maximum of two days. However, its biggest advantage is a simple and instant preparation: three minutes in the microwave after removing the film that covers it. Then, you stir before enjoying it hot in that same container, ideal so you don't even have to use dishes.
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This product could be qualified as good processing by real eater, since it is made with natural ingredients. Those typical of the homemade recipe. Cooking water, carrots, tomatoes, onions, salt, garlic, sweet paprika, natural flavors, EVOO and, of course, your two main foods: lentils and rice. Without preservatives or anything else, its greatest nutrients are carbohydrates, as well as proteins.
We recommend you try this Mercadona lentil cream because those who have already done it affirm that its flavor is very good. This novelty of the Valencian supermarket joins a remarkable list of others healthy creams (pumpkin and carrot, leek and potato, vegetables and even asparagus). Have you already eaten any of these? what do you think? which is your favorite? Maybe from now on you will add the last one to your list!
