Organic Lentils

Lentils, a small but nutritionally strong member of the legume family, and they are the very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibers.

According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, 100 g of raw lentils provide 353 calories; the same weight of cooked lentils provides 116 kcal. Raw lentils are 8% water, 63% carbohydrates including 11% dietary fiber, 25% protein and 1% fat.

Health Benefits of Lentils

• Good for Muscle Generation
• Controls Diabetes
• Improves Digestion
• Heart Health
• Prevents Atherosclerosis
• Counteracting Cancer
• Good Source of Folic Acid
• Weight Management
• Healthy Nervous System
• High Iron Content

Types of Lentils

Here we do supply Red Lentils (whole, split, football type) and Green Lentils (whole) types.

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Easy Vegan Burger Recipe with Lentils

• 1cup dry lentils, well rinsed 
• 2 ¹⁄₂cups water
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon salt
• 1tablespoon olive oil
• ¹⁄₂medium onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ³⁄₄cup rolled oats, finely ground
• ³⁄₄cup breadcrumbs and walnuts mix

 

1. Boil lentils in the water with the salt for around 45 minutes. Lentils will be soft and most of the water will be gone.
2. Fry the onions and carrot in the oil until soft, it will take about 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl mix the cooked ingredients with the pepper, soy sauce, oats and bread cumbs.
4. While still warm form the mixture into patties, it will make 8-10 burgers.
5. Burgers can then be shallow fried for 1-2 minutes on each side or baked at 200C for 15 minutes.

Here you go; lentils are great protein source for especially vegans.

Inspired by: Plant Powered Kitchen

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