Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

LENTILS, GREEN ( ESTON )

Description:

This Green Lentil is the tiny, lens shaped seed of a small shrub.  Green Lentils are greenish brown and have a mild, earthy flavor.  Due to their soft texture, lentils do well with more assertive flavorings and are well suited for Eastern and Asian cuisines. Used in vegetarian cooking as a meat substitute, these tiny lentils are low in fat and high in protein and fiber.  Lentils have been eaten for over 8000 years and originated in Southwestern Asia along the Indus River.  There is no need to soak lentils.

Suggested Use:
Quick cooking and versatile, Lentils are an obvious choice for winter soups, salads, curries, pilafs, stuffing and stir-fry.  Mix with breadcrumbs and use to stuff peppers or eggplant.  Blend with couscous and use as a bed for grilled seafood or poultry.  Toss cooked and chilled Lentils and diced roasted vegetables with a little olive oil and season to taste.  Use in soups, stews, baked beans, stir-fry, spreads and dips.