bean and lentil help

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Hello,

 

I'm new to cooking beans and lentils. I use them in

chili, but I'm not sure how to just cook them, and

what exactly to use.

For example, I am making a shephard's pie tomorrow.

Rather than use the traditional meat base, I want to

make some type of lentil and/or bean seasoned mixture

to replace the meat. We are vegetarian, however I

usually use soy, tvp, tofu or veggie round.

What type of beans or lentils would I use and how

would I season and prepare them?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Colleen