Lentils

Lentils

Full flavored round, brown, flat and extremely versatile. An excellent extender and substitute for meat. A great base for sloppy joes, lentil loaves, burgers, chili, casseroles, soups and salads. The Lentil's high protein content is said to be more easily digested than that of larger beans. High in iron.

• Cooks quickly with no need for presoaking. Lentils are the quickest cooking legume.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (35 g) (approx. 1/2 cup cooked)

Nutrient Amount %DV

Calories 130

Calories from Fat 5

Total Fat 0.5 g 1%

Saturated Fat 0 g 0%

Cholesterol <5 mg 0%

Sodium 0 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 22 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 11 g 44%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 8 g

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 2%

Iron 14%