HEALTH BENEFITS OF RED SPLIT LENTILS
- Red Split Lentils are a highly nutritious legume that is quicker to cook than most other legumes (no soaking required!) and creates delicious creamy dishes
- Made from removing the outer skin of a red football lentil and splitting it into two
- High in fibre to aid in digestion and maintain digestive health
- Rich in protein – crucial for many functions within the body
- High in iron, an important component of haemoglobin that carries oxygen from our blood to our lungs
- Rich in Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus, they are crucial for healthy bones and teeth
- Cooking legumes from dry (rather than using canned) allows you to have better control over the preparation of the beans, like staying away from nasty additives, often making it the healthiest choice
DIRECTIONS
- Cover lentils in water or stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil
- Simmer for 30 – 45 minutes
- Cooking Tip: 1 cup (250ml) of raw lentils makes about 21/2 cups (625ml) cooked lentils
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Origin: Product of Canada, packed in South Africa
