Description

Organic French Type Lentils are high in Protein and Iron.

Organic French Type Lentils are the same variety as Puy lentils except they aren’t grown in Puy. It’s a bit like buying ‘Cornish Pasties’ from Cornwall and ‘plain old pasties’ from Devon. So you can’t go around calling them ‘lentilles du puy’ but they can be used in their place for speciality recipes.

These nutrient rich little lentils are a great addition to any diet. One 90g serving of cooked green speckled lentils is a source of Thiamin (B1), Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron and Copper. If you are looking for food that keeps you going in a busy lifestyle lentils are a great choice as B vitamins and Iron contribute to normal function of the immune system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

These lovely little slate green lentils have blackish-blue undertones and are rich in antioxidant phytochemicals. They hold their shape well and don’t break down easily into a dahl type mush, so they are great in side dishes and salads.

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Ingredients: Organic French Lentils

Origin: Canada

Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle gluten, tree nuts, sesame, soya, peanuts, celery, mustard

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Nutritional Information

Typical Nutrient Values:	Amount per 100g:
Energy	1473kj/352kcal
Fat	1.06g
of which saturates	0.15g
Carbohydrate	52.7g
of which sugars	2.0g
Fibre	10.7g
Protein	24.6g
Salt	0.001g

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Cooking Instructions

Lentils don’t require pre-soaking before you cook them but soaking them will reduce their phytate content.
Rinse the lentils first to remove any natural dust or debris.
Fill a pan with 3 cups of liquid to 1 cup of lentils – the lentils will triple in size so use a large pan.
Boil and cover, reducing the heat to a simmer and then cook until tender (20-25 mins)
Add salt at the end of cooking – adding it during cooking will result in tough lentils.

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Storage

For optimum freshness keep in a cool place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Store in a tightly sealed bag or container.

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Family Tips

Organic Green Speckled (French Style) Lentils go well in cold dishes – they add a great bite to rice salads.
You can easily sprout these lentils to boost their nutritional power.