Organic Red Split Lentils

2020-11-26T17:40:01+11:00

Type: Pulses
Price: 1.50

Red split lentils are the fastest cooking of all the lentils and are often used in Indian cuisine. Organic red split lentils do not hold their shape well so makes an excellent puree and are used to thicken soups

Product of Turkey

Nutritional Information | | Average quantity per 100g
Energy | | 1350kj
Protein | | 25.5g
Carbohydrates | | 41.8g
Sugars | | 1.7g
Fat Total | | 1.9g
Fat Saturated | | 0.2g
Sodium | | 0.09mg

Ingredients: Red Lentils (100%)

Store in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight.

Benefits See the benefits of this product

Lentils are low in calories, rich in iron and folate and an excellent source of protein. They pack health-promoting polyphenols and may reduce several heart disease risk factors. Red Split Lentils are a very good source of dietary fibre, copper, phosphorus and manganese. Additionally they are a good source of iron, protein, vitamin B1, pantothenic acid, zinc, potassium and vitamin B6.

Served Best See the best way to serve this product

Organic red split lentils do not hold their shape well so makes an excellent puree and are used to thicken soups, curries or stews. They are also great in salads when cooked for a shorter time.

How to cook See how to cook this product

Wash lentils under running water. Place in a pan with water or broth (use 1 1/2 cups of liquid to 1 cup of lentils). Bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer. Stir them now and again to prevent sticking to the pan. Cooking time depends on whether you want them for salads, a thick puree or turn into mush. Around 15 minutes will start to turn them into a puree, 25 minutes you’ll have mush. Cook them for around 10-15 minutes if you want to use them in a salad, you want a tender but firm texture and for them to still hold their shape.