Organic Green Whole Lentils

About

Organic green lentils are green-brown in colour and hold their shape quite well when cooked. These lentils are popular in India, where they are called dal.

Served Best

They make a great addition to a salad or dal. Popular in Indian dishes.

How To Cook

Soak overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility. Drain and rinse. Cook over the stove - bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 35-45 minutes, skimming away foam from water.

Benefits

Lentils are high in protein - one cup of cooked lentils contains 18 grams of protein. One cup of lentils also has 6.6 milligrams of iron, which is about one-third of what you need for the entire day. Green lentils are also full of fibre and are high in magnesium.

Ingredients

Organic Green Whole Lentils.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 50 g
Average Per 100g:
Energy: 1272 kJ
Protein: 24.5 g
Carbohydrate: 38.6 g
Sugars: 1.5 g
Fat Total: 2 g
Fat Saturated: 0.3 g
Sodium: 5 mg

Origin

Product of Canada. Packed in Australia.

In-Store Code

1008