Tasty Bite Madras Lentils

By PhilMcNeely | Published: September 24, 2009

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I was searching for something to write and decided the only thing of interest I really did tonight was try the Madras Lentils (lentils, red beans and spices in a creamy tomato sauce) I got at Costco last week. The box had 4 smaller boxes, which they called an entree size, and I think it ran about $7. So, I grabbed one out of the box since the wife decided she was skipping dinner, and I was hungry. I was surprised that it was fully ready to eat, though if I had read the box better, I’d have known that . It’s all natural, vegetarian, gluten free, contains no MSG or preservatives, and is kosher.

It came in a foil pouch, which of course means no microwaving in the pouch. It took about 2 minutes to fully heat it in a glass bowl slightly larger than the portion. It reminded me of a chili more than anything else. I can see this as a good vegetarian option for chili, with a few additional spices (and/or hot sauce), nacho topping or even hot dog topping!

I will have to try and reproduce this soon, because it would make a good alternative for my other Lentil Chili, with a few modifications.

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7 Comments

alethia

Posted September 25, 2009 at 8:54 am | Permalink

Hey you should update your planned reading I know we both have a few on that list

Rebecca

Posted January 8, 2010 at 7:11 pm | Permalink

Hi there! I found your site through a search for a recipe for madras lentils with red beans. Just like you, I tried this at Costco and have wanted to find a recipe similar. I was just wondering if you have tried that yet? Thanks!

- PhilMcNeely
  
  Posted February 16, 2010 at 4:00 pm | Permalink
  
  No, haven’t yet found a recipe for this, but I will start looking as I am almost out now
  
Jo

Posted January 28, 2010 at 4:27 pm | Permalink

I’ve tried the Tasty Bite Madras Lentils from Costco also. I thought they were wonderful and would love to find a receipie to reproduce this at home. Could you let me know if you find one?

fran

Posted May 8, 2010 at 9:32 pm | Permalink

The pouch is made for the microwave, it says so right on the package in big red letters.

Roula

Posted May 16, 2010 at 1:39 pm | Permalink

I tried it from costo too and i love it! i can’t go to costco that often so i would like to reproduce the recipe at home. It would be great if anyone has a recipe for this or something like it!

Bruce

Posted June 4, 2010 at 4:20 pm | Permalink

I just found on Yahoo Answers someone had asked the same question and gotten a recipe: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090...