Organic Green Lentils
A fantastic source of iron and vitamin C, these tasty little fellas are perfect for nutritious salads.
MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Humble, healthy, heavenly.
Eat Wholesome food co. love's to source vegetables, beans and whole grains from regions in sunny Italy that benefit from the centuries old European know-how of good ingredients and healthy Mediterranean cooking.
Description: Organic, High protein & fibre, No added salt, Non-BPA lining
Organic, Suitable for vegetarians
Ingredients: Organic Green Lentils (60%), Water
Dietary Information: Organic; No Added Salt
Weight: 400g
How to Use:
Before using, rinse in a colander. These little fellas are already cooked and ready to be enjoyed.
RECIPE IDEAS
Green Lentil and Tomato Curry
Cook 1 diced onion and 1 chopped green pepper in a tbsp oil until soft. Add and stir in 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tbsp curry powder. Add 1 can chopped tomatoes, 100ml vegetable stock. Simmer for 5-10 mins, stirring frequently until thick. Add lentils, gently simmer for 2 mins.
Garlic, Lentil & Tomato Sauce
Cooked 2 chopped garlic cloves and 1 diced onion in a tbsp oil until soft. Add 1 can chopped tomatoes, 100ml vegetable stock, pinch of black pepper and stir. Simmer for 5-10 mins until thick. Add 1 can green lentils and gently simmer for 2 mins. Serve with pasta.
Lentil & Roast Carrot Salad
Toss 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 500g carrots (cut into batons) in 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast at 200°C fan for 25 mins, turning halfway. Drizzle 1 tbsp maple syrup, roast for extra 5 mins. In 1 tbsp oil, gently heat 1 red onion, 1 can lentils, squeeze of lemon juice. Mix all together and serve with salad leaves.
Nutrition:
Typical Values | Per 100g |
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Energy | 227 kJ / 54 kcal |
Fat | 0,3 g |
of which saturates | 0 g |
Carbohydrate | 6,8 g |
of which sugars | 0 g |
Fibre | 4 g |
Protein | 4 g |
Salt | 0,08 g |
Package Type: Can
Recycling Information: Packing - Recyclable
Storage: Once opened, refrigerate and treat as fresh food.