Black (Beluga) Lentils Organic 500g

A vegetarian favourite, this nourishing wholefood provides high levels of protein and dietary fibre, while being naturally low in fat and sugar.

Lentils readily absorb the flavours of the ingredients they are cooked with, making them super versatile. Black beluga lentils hold their shape well during cooking, so they’re great for salads and pilafs.

HOW TO

As these Black Beluga Lentils are fast cooking it is not necessary to pre-soak them before cooking. However, some people may choose to do so for 30-60 minutes to reduce any remaining Saponin, a naturally occurring coating on seeds and pulses.

Rinse. Add 1 cup of lentils to 4 cups boiling water. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until tender. Do not add salt to water during cooking as this can cause the ‘skin’ of pulses to become tough.

• Try with fresh green leaves and charred asparagus or Brussel sprouts.
• Create irresistible vegan lentil burgers with besan flour, spices and fresh herbs
• Puree for dips and to thicken hotpots.
• Black Belugas are also suitable for sprouting; fresh and delicious for raw foods and salads. Uncooked Beluga Lentils can be well rinsed and then added directly to hotpots.
• Perfect for curries, hearty broths and thick lentil soups; cook with spices and vegetables, adding water or stock as needed, till tender and delicious – about 25-30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

Certified Organic Black Beluga Lentils

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serve Size: 50g

	Average per Serve	Average per 100g
Energy (kJ)	740	1480
Protein (g)	13.0	26.0
Fat, total (g)	0.6	1.1
- saturated (g)	0.1	0.2
Carbohydrate (g)	15.0	29.0
- sugars (g)	1.0	2.0
Dietary Fibre (g)	16.0	31.0
Sodium (mg)	3.0	6.0

 

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Product of Canada, packed in New Zealand

BRAND : Ceres Organics

STORAGE

Store ambient.

Shelf Life: Up to 24 months when stored as above. See Best Before date.

ALLERGENS

No known allergens.

While we do everything we can to avoid cross contamination, all products from The Health Shop are packed and stored in an area that also handles PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, SESAME SEEDS and products containing GLUTEN. So, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that any products we sell contain none of these allergens.