Providing delicious Canadian whole grains, legumes & seeds
$10.30 – $145.70
Organic Red lentils offer a plethora of benefits and versatile uses in the culinary world. Packed with protein, fiber, iron, and various vitamins, they promote heart health, aid digestion, and support weight management. Their quick-cooking nature makes them ideal for time-conscious meals. Popular uses include creating flavorful red lentil curries, comforting soups, and nutritious dals. They also shine as fillings for dosas, stuffings for vegetables, or blended into pasta sauces. Embracing red lentils enhances both taste and nutritional value in diverse dishes.
Red lentils are small, lens-shaped legumes with a vibrant red color. Red lentils are actually a type of brown lentil that has been dehulled. The removal of the outer husk and splitting process transforms the brown lentils into red lentils. This process gives red lentils their vibrant red color and also alters their cooking time and texture. Red lentils cook relatively quickly compared to other lentil varieties, making them convenient for quick meal preparation. They also have a mild, slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with various spices and seasonings, allowing them to be versatile in a wide range of dishes. Red lentils also have the unique characteristic of breaking down and becoming soft and creamy when cooked. Their distinctive reddish-orange hue adds visual appeal to dishes and makes them a popular choice in culinary creations.
The attributes of organic red lentils extend beyond their appearance. They are highly nutritious, being an excellent source of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and various essential minerals and vitamins. Additionally, they are low in fat and cholesterol, making them a healthy choice for individuals seeking balanced nutrition.
Red lentils find versatile uses in the kitchen. They make delicious and comforting curries as they can be cooked with a blend of spices, herbs, and tomatoes or coconut milk to create a flavorful and nutritious curry. Red lentils are excellent in soups, stews, and dals, where their tender texture and earthy flavor enhance the overall taste. Cooked and blended red lentils can be used as a base for pasta sauces, providing a creamy texture and additional nutrients. Due to their ability to cook quickly, they are preferred in recipes that require shorter cooking times. Moreover, they can be ground into flour to create baked goods or used as a thickening agent in sauces and gravies.
There are endless possibilities for red lentils. Red lentils are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, making them a healthy and versatile addition to any diet.
Cooking Time: 20 – 25 minutes
1. Rinse
2. In a medium sized pot, mix 1 part Red Lentils with 3 parts water
3. Bring to a boil
4. Once boiling reduce to low for 15 – 20 minutes or until desired texture is reached
5. Strain and rinse with warm water
• Soups & stews
• Thickener for sauces
• Curries & dals
• Dips & hummus
• Ground into flour for pasta, baked goods
Red Lentils should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Fieldstone Organics is proud to provide wholesale and commercial orders for organic whole grains, ancient grains, and heritage grains to customers throughout BC and in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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