Weight: 500g / 1Kg
Green lentils (Lens culinaris) are small, lens-shaped legumes with a robust, nutty flavor and a slightly peppery undertone. Their firm texture holds up well in cooking and they absorb flavors readily, making them suited to soups, stews, salads, casseroles, veggie burgers and side dishes. Vegan and gluten-free.
- Source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Rich in iron, folate and magnesium.
- Source of vitamin B6 and vitamin K.
Usage: roasted and seasoned, they also make a protein-rich snack. Serving suggestion: 1/2 cup (125g) cooked.
Recipe idea, lentil soup: rinse 1 cup green lentils. Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 diced carrots and 2 chopped celery stalks until tender, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp cumin and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lentils and 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keeps refrigerated for up to three days in an airtight container.