Product Category
Lentils – Red
Category: Beans, Peas, Legumes
Lentils are high in B-group Vitamins, Minerals, Protein and Carbohydrates. The slow release of glucose into the bloodstream is one of the outstanding features of legumes. Lentils are low in Amino Acids and should always be eaten together with rice or a grain preparation.
Lentil Soup: 500g Lentils, 2 fresh carrots – cubed, 1 medium onion – diced, 1 stalk celery, 2-3 Tbsps olive oil, salt. Wash Lentils and cover with water. Soak 1 1/2 hours. Add all the vegetables and salt to soaked Lentils and simmer till tender. Lastly add the oil. Soup may be thinned if desired.
