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 2. Spoon the egg salad onto large lettuce leaves and wrap them up.
 3. Pack in a container with a napkin or wrap the lettuce wraps in parchment paper for easy eating.
 
-These recipes are easy to prepare ahead of time, pack well, and offer a variety of flavors and textures to keep your lunches interesting.
+These recipes are easy to prepare ahead of time, pack well, and offer a variety of flavors and textures to keep your lunches interesting.
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+Here are some top uses of brown lentils that align with your **Practical Home Cooking with Global Influences** style:
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+### 1. **Hearty Lentil Soup**
+- **Why It Fits**: Simple, nutritious, and can be made with staple ingredients like carrots, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes. The soup is filling and easy to prepare in bulk.
+- **How to Make**: Sauté onions, garlic, and carrots in olive oil. Add brown lentils, canned tomatoes, vegetable or chicken broth, and your choice of spices like cumin or thyme. Simmer until the lentils are tender. Serve with whole-grain bread.
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+### 2. **Lentil and Vegetable Stir-Fry**
+- **Why It Fits**: This dish uses common vegetables and is a great way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your meals. It’s quick, healthy, and adaptable to what you have on hand.
+- **How to Make**: Cook lentils until tender. Sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers, and broccoli in olive oil. Add cooked lentils and season with soy sauce, cumin, and paprika. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.
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+### 3. **Lentil Salad**
+- **Why It Fits**: Lentil salad is versatile, nutritious, and can be prepared ahead of time. It’s perfect for packing in lunch bowls or as a side dish.
+- **How to Make**: Cook brown lentils and let them cool. Toss with chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
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+### 4. **Lentil Stew with Potatoes and Carrots**
+- **Why It Fits**: This one-pot meal is hearty, easy to make, and full of accessible ingredients. It’s a perfect comfort food that doesn’t require much effort.
+- **How to Make**: Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and diced potatoes in olive oil. Add brown lentils, vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, and spices like cumin and thyme. Simmer until everything is tender and the flavors meld together.
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+### 5. **Lentil Tacos**
+- **Why It Fits**: A fun, easy, and healthy twist on a classic dish, using lentils as a plant-based protein. These are quick to assemble and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
+- **How to Make**: Cook brown lentils with taco seasoning. Warm whole-grain tortillas and fill with lentils, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of cheese. Add avocado or salsa for extra flavor.
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+### 6. **Lentil and Rice Pilaf**
+- **Why It Fits**: This dish combines two pantry staples—lentils and rice—into a simple, flavorful, and satisfying meal. It’s an easy way to add variety to your grain dishes.
+- **How to Make**: Cook brown lentils and brown rice separately. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil, then add cooked lentils and rice. Season with cumin, turmeric, and salt. Garnish with chopped herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
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+### 7. **Lentil and Spinach Curry**
+- **Why It Fits**: This dish is culturally inspired, using accessible ingredients to create a flavorful and healthy meal. It’s great for batch cooking and can be served over rice or with flatbread.
+- **How to Make**: Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in olive oil. Add curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Stir in brown lentils, canned tomatoes, and coconut milk. Simmer until lentils are tender. Add spinach at the end and cook until wilted.
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+### 8. **Lentil-Stuffed Bell Peppers**
+- **Why It Fits**: A nutritious, visually appealing dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor. It’s a great way to use up bell peppers and create a filling meal.
+- **How to Make**: Cook brown lentils with diced tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Hollow out bell peppers and stuff them with the lentil mixture. Top with cheese and bake until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
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+These uses of brown lentils are practical, nutritious, and align well with your cooking style, emphasizing simplicity, accessibility, and global influences. They also offer flexibility in preparation and can be easily adapted to what you have on hand.