Organic Red Lentils

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Lentils are packed with fibre, folate and potassium making them a great choice for the heart and for managing blood pressure and cholesterol.

Lentils (Lens Culinaris) originate in North Africa and Western/Central Asia. Archaeologists have found lentils in prehistoric sites and can date there use as far back as 10,000 years! Lentils are considered one of the oldest pulse crops to be cultivated by humanity. Lentils are a part of the Neolithic innovations in plant cultivation which facilitated the shift from hunter-gathering to early farming. They are highly cherished throughout history and in modern day society as a nutritious addition to many cuisines around the world.

Note: Our tubes are all 100% recyclable and the inner packet is 100% home compostable and biodegradable to EN13432 standards, Lets keep the planet green!

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How to use

Lentils can be cooked or sprouted and used in raw dishes.
To sprout just soak for 1-2 days until the sprouts show.

Cooking instructions:
1. Rinse before use. Use a ratio of 1 cup (200g) of Lentils to 2 cups (500 ml) of water.
2. Add Lentils and water to a pot.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover then leave to simmer for 15-20 mins.
4. With the heat switched off add sea salt, cayenne pepper and herbs to flavour.
Nutritional information

Energy kcals 312
Energy kj 1325
Total Fat 1.3g
Of which saturates 0.2g
Carbohydrates 51.0g
Of which sugars 2.4g
Protein 24.0g
Fibre 3.9g
Salt 0.04mg
weight

1kg, 500g

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