Red Lentils (5kg)

R395.00

These edible and very nutritious seeds known as Red Lentils, have a nutty flavour and are an excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. Known as Masoor dhal (Lens culinaris) – it is a staple food in Indian households. As diverse as its nutrients, as diverse are its uses – soups, stews, salads, curries, and sauces, to say the least! Lentils are an inexpensive way to make the best dishes ever, and they obtain a wide variety of nutrients packed with potassium, calcium, zinc, niacin, vitamin K, folate, and iron.

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    To Prepare:

    No need to soak.  Rinse well under cool running water.  Cook on medium to low heat until soft. For delicious flavour, add a teaspoon or 3 of our Veg Stock while cooking. Drain and serve or freeze in serving portions.

    Be “relentils” with this recipe!
    Spicy lentil casserole

    • 2 cups Lentils
    • 2 cups Borlotti or Butter Beans
    • 2 tsp. curry powder
    • 1 tsp. ground cumin
    • 1 tsp. ground coriander
    • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
    • 2.5 cm fresh ginger
    • half tsp. dried chilli
    • 3 spring onions or leeks finely chopped
    • 3-4 ripe tomatoes, diced
    • 1-2 cups tomato puree

    Simmer tomato puree and spices for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients & simmer gently until just heated through. Stir in the following ingredients & serve; Half cup coconut or cashew cream.
    Serve with brown rice, baked potato, or with polenta fingers and fresh coriander leaves.

     Best ever Lentil soup

    • 1 packet Mary-Ann’s Lentils rinsed well and placed in a pot with 6-8 cups water
    • Bring to the boil and add 2-4 heaped tsp Mary-Ann’s Vegetable stock powder
    • Simmer gently until the lentils are soft – about 20 minutes
    • Then add 1-2 cups sliced or diced carrots and 5 minutes later 1-2 cups sliced or diced baby marrows (zucchini)
    • simmer until veggies are done

    Like “vegan chicken soup for the soul” mmm…..

    Check out our recipe books for more lentil recipes!

    Weight 5 kg

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