Tasty Bite Organic Madras Lentils, 10 Ounce, Pack of 6, Ready to Eat, Microwavable Entree, Vegetarian

For those who do NOT eat ANY dairy, this would not be for you. But as someone who just doesn't eat meat, this is a wonderful new option for me! ALSO THERE ARE a couple CONS.....will leave those til last. I don't enjoy cooking, but enjoy at least relatively healthy dishes without chemicals I can't even pronounce. I like simple. PROS: QUICK AND EASY! - It said to microwave for 60 seconds, but I found I needed about 90, maybe because I didn't put on highest setting. LOVE I can just rip a two inch seam, plop standing up in micro and VOILA! TASTE - I was really wondering about this. I didn't want to spicy, but also didn't want to HAVE to make palatable by adding anything. This was GREAT for my taste. MILDLY spicy. PORTION SIZE - OK, I ate a whole package, but had I had some pita bread handy, I could see this being easily two meals (and fyi, my fav pita bread, I BELIEVE is Sam's Choice, I get at Walmart. It's puffy and I like the taste and texture MUCH better than more cardboard-like pita bread available at grocery stores). Yummy with Naan as well. COST: I got this for about ten bucks. Not sure if this was on sale or not, but would spend more as, with just the addition of some pita bread, feels like it could easily be two meals per package. PACKAGING: Mine was VERY well-packaged. There was additional cardboard AROUND the cardboard box it came in. Arrived in PERFECT condition. SOME CONS: It is not a BIG serving. I put it in a SMALL bowl, like a ramekin. IF you are having with naan or pita bread, yes, can be two servings pretty easily, but it is NOT a lot of food. It has quite a bit of SAT fat, cholesterol and salt for the serving size. IF your other meals of the day are low in SAT fat, cholesterol and salt, may not be a problem, but DO check package. I like because it does have iron in it and as someone who doesn't eat meat, that's a plus. BOTTOMLINE: WOULD DEFINITELY order again. I look for healthy, non-meat, simple ingredients that taste good and this fills the bill for me!

I am very impressed with these Indian food packets by Tasty Bite. My husband was introduced to these when he went on a cross-country motorcycle trip recently and his buddy brought a lot of these to sustain them while they camped and rode for a month. At the end of the trip, there were still several left over and that's how I started eating them. I enjoyed them so much that I found my own source here. These are yummy! They do taste fairly authentic, though not as spicy as I'm used to Indian food being. These really are fairly mild (as it states on the package), but may still be too spicy for those who are sensitive to peppers and chilis. My husband likes his food really hot and I prefer mine medium, so we add hot sauce to our bowls when we top Basmati rice or udon noodles with this stuff. Good eating that is easy on the budget. All you need to do is heat them in a boiling pot of water for 5 minutes, or microwave for about 1 minute. What I love most about these is that they don't contain preservatives or artificial flavorings or colors. The ingredient list is simple, wholesome, and exactly how I make food for myself at home. The main difference is that these are much faster and easier. It's amazing that for not containing any preservatives, these don't need to be stored in the fridge. Their vacuum sealed containers keep out germs that would spoil them. From offering convenience, great price, awesome taste, and healthy ingredients, these packets can't be beat! I highly recommend them.

Very tasty lentils, and mother even likes them, even though she is not a lentil person. Can just eat them out of the pouch or put it on rice.

Even after 37 years of marriage with children, I still cook, but not every night anymore. When I do cook a family or family and guests dinner, I like to use our crockpot and my homemade lentil soup is a favorite. I actually prefer vegetarian dishes and lentils are one of my favorites. But because there is no mama homemade lentil soup around all the time, I looked on Amazon for lentil soup options. I found the Tasty Bite organic Madras Lentils in pouches in 2 sizes, single serving and family size. This tasty mix contains lentils, red beans, and spices, and it is “simmered in a creamy tomato sauce.” After reading the description, I decided to try it. It is now going to be a regular staple in our cupboard. One of the features I really liked was that it is so easy and quick to heat. You can heat it directly in the pouch for one minute in the microwave or add it to a pot and simmer it that way. The other night my husband and I were going out but didn’t have time for dinner so I heated one of the lentil pouches and ate it in the car! I was even inspired to make a video about it for you guys to help you make a decision if you’re looking for lentils. So here is MusicMom Jeanine with her Madras Lentils in a short “ this is how I do it” video. I give it yummy thumbs 👍🏼 up!

These are the most delicious meals. The texture and flavor is incredible. They go great with rice, potatoes, quinoa, and even over a bed of lettuce. So good!!

These are small (10oz) pouches of flavorful sauce and lentils. Love the taste. It is not overly spicy. It has the consistency of a thick soup. I like this better than their chickpea product. 10oz is single serving at best. Pouch packaging has its advantages, but cannot be zapped in its pouch, and unlike a can, pouch cannot be recycled.

Delicious, quick and healthy. Each pouch requires only 1 minute in the microwave. Pour hot lentils over 2 cups of cooked basmati rice (which takes 20 minutes stove top). Perfect. I’m hooked.

I have the regular "original" Madras Lentils. Comes as expected- pack of 6. I buy them when on sale, and S&S. They are great over rice or added to vegetable. Or just plain- warmed up or direct from the pouch. Can be used as base for making some quick chili, or as a topping for hot dogs. Doesnt really have a strong flavor, and it would take to any spices or other seasonings you can think of. Texture is kinda meaty. I love lentils and try to eat them most days of the week. I usually just make up a pot and then add it to everything, but I do enjoy some convenience items. And I love Indian spices. Nice thing to is for emergencies, camping, any time electricity may be an issue. I tend to like Tasty Bite packets, even though some are a little bland. It is a convenience food, after all. I like it enough and find value in it enough that I have purchased this exact item a few times. Will buy again so long as price remains reasonable.