Goodness Green Lentils, Canada 500g

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Product Details

Compared to other types of dried beans, lentils are relatively quick and easy to prepare. They readily absorb a variety of wonderful flavors from other foods and seasonings, are high in nutritional.

Lentils are believed to have originated in central Asia, having been consumed since prehistoric times. They are one of the first foods to have ever been cultivated. Lentil seeds dating back 8000 years have been found at archaeological sites in the Middle East. Lentils were mentioned in the Bible both as the item that Jacob traded to Esau for his birthright and as a part of a bread that was made during the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish people.

Serving Suggestion

Use to make lentil dahl, or add to soups, stews or curries.

Cooking Instructions

Soak overnight. Bring to the boil. Simmer until tender (approx 20 mins).

Ingredients

Just green lentils and nothing else.

Nutritional Information

Typical anaysis per 100g: Energy kJ 1260 kcal 300 Protein: 24g Carbohydrate: 53g Fat: 1g Rich in protein and a good source of selenium

Cautions

Packed in a factory that handles nuts.

Recipe

Tips for Preparing Lentils :
Lentils can be prepared the day of serving since they do not need to be pre soaked. Before washing lentils you should spread them out on a light colored plate or cooking surface to check for, and remove, small stones or debris. After this process, place the lentils in a strainer, and rinse them thoroughly under cool running water.

To boil lentils, use three cups of liquid for each cup of lentils. Lentils placed in already boiling water will be easier to digest than those that were brought to a boil with the water. When the water returns to a boil, turn down the heat to simmer and cover. Green lentils usually take 30 minutes, while red ones require 20 minutes.

These cooking times can be slightly adjusted depending upon the final use. If you are going to be serving lentils in a salad or soup and desire a firmer texture, remove them from the stove top when they have achieved this consistency--typically 5-10 minutes earlier than their usual cooking time. If you are making dal or some preparation that requires a mushier consistency, achieving this texture may take an additional 10-15 minutes. .
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A Few Quick Serving Ideas:
Combine cooked lentils, and chopped sweet peppers to make a delicious cold salad. Season with your favorite herbs and spices. .
Toss buckwheat soba noodles with cooked lentils, small broccoli florets and leeks. Dress with olive oil mixed with garlic and ginger. .
Moroccan lentil soup is easy to make. After cooking lentils, add diced vegetables of your choice and season with tamari, coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne.

Vegetarian

Customer reviews - Goodness Green Lentils, Canada 500g

Reviews

- Wed 6th Jul 2011
These are delicious and great quality. I soak them for a few hours then cook and add to bulgar wheat or couscous with lots of stock and seasoning - like the traditional middle-eastern dish. very tasty.
Reviewer's Name: Anna K

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