Organic Brown Lentils are a great addition to soups and stews.
Organic Brown Lentils don't sound very exciting but they are a versatile cupboard staple that add protein and vital nutrients to a range of recipes. They are the most common form of lentil and have a mild earthy flavour.
Lentils are particularly popular with vegetarians and vegans as they can take the place of meat in a range of traditional recipes and give a great texture. Brown lentils will turn a soup into a substantial meal and make a hearty stew in under an hour. Brown Lentils (cooked) are high in Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron and Copper (per 90g serving).
It is not essential to soak brown lentils before you cook them but soaking and rinsing them will lower their phytate content which makes their nutrients more available. If you have some time on your hands then you can sprout them first for an even more nutrient dense meal.
If you want a recipe to get started then try this vegetable and lentil soup recipe
If you like brown lentils but want to try a new variety we also stock organic red lentils, organic green lentils, organic beluga lentils and Organic French style lentils.
Ingredients: Organic Brown Lentils
Origin: Turkey
Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle gluten, tree nuts, sesame, soya, peanuts..Organic Brown Lentils (cooked) are high in Folate and a source of Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron and Copper (per 90g serving)
Nutrient Fact File: Folate (Folic Acid)
Typical Nutrient Values for Cooked Brown Lentils:
Amount per 100g:
Amount per serving
(90g)
% Reference intake (RI) per serving
Energy
486kj/116kcal
437kj/104kcal
5.20%
Fat
0.4g
0.36g
0.51%
of which saturates
0.1g
0.09g
4.50%
Carbohydrate
20.1g
18.09g
6.95%
of which sugars
1.8g
1.62g
1.80g
Fibre
7.9g
7.11g
-
Protein
9.0g
8.10g
16.20%
Salt
0mg
-
-
Typical Vitamin/ Mineral Values:
Amount per 100g:
Amount per serving
(90g)
% Reference intake (RI) per serving
Folate
181mcg
162.90mcg
81.45%
Thiamin (B1)
0.2mg
0.18mg
16.36%
Manganese
0.5mg
0.45mg
22.50%
Phosphorus
180mg
162mg
23.14%
Iron
3.3mg
2.97mg
21.21%
Copper
0.3mg
0.27mg
27%
Reference Intake (RI)
The Reference Intake (RI) refers to the recommended daily amount of a specific nutrient.
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