Steamed Lentils :: 3 Ways

One of my favorite steam-ables lately is the Archer Farms black beluga lentils. 

90 seconds and...Bing. Bang. Boom. I'm adding healthy lentils to my salad, or whatever, for lunch. 

Here are some variations I make after steaming them, adding some sauteed red onion, a little olive oil, and some picante sauce: a) on flatbread with hummus, slaw mix + fresh cilantro, b) on flatbread w/diced tomato & feta, c) on a Wasa cracker w/guacamole & tomato.

At Target, next to the dried beans and rice.

video via msnbc.com/markbittman.com

I've talked with a few people lately that still refuse to cook with microwaves, isn't that amazing?! I agree with Mark Bittman in this video, using a microwave for steaming vegetables is extremely useful, especially when you're in a rush. 
QUICK microwave facts: 

• Really the same as sauteing or heating up in the pan, only quicker; there is some loss of B & C vitamins but not much (not > 10%)
• It's the duration, how high the heat, & how much water it's cooked in that matters most=stick to the directions on times/low/med/high intensity
•  Don't over do the water it's cooked in because that's where most of the vitamins that are lost go-the water. If it's broccoli or something like that, I usually pour the water back over the vegetable when I'm done. 
• *BEST* way to get all the nutrients you need from vegetables--->Eat them in a variety of ways-cooked and raw :)

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