Bob's Red Mill Lentils, Red

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Add something special to weekday dinners. These colorful, quick-cooking lentils have a mild, subtly sweet flavor. Because they break down while cooking, Red Lentils are perfect for dishes like soups, stews, curries and dips.

• Red Lentils are very easy to prepare; they need no soaking and are ready in just 15 minutes

• Red Lentils are excellent in vegan and vegetarian diets; in addition to being rich in fiber, a 1/4 cup servings provides 12 grams of protein

• A good source of iron and potassium

• Lentils are delicious added to soups, stews, dals, curries and chilis, and are fantastic as a meat substitute for wraps, veggie burgers and meatless sloppy joes

Ingredients

RED LENTILS.

Directions

Beans are natural agricultural products. Despite use of modern agricultural equipment, it is not always possible to remove all foreign material. Sort and rinse before cooking.

Basic Cooking Instructions: Stovetop: Rinse lentils before cooking. Place 1 cup lentils in a Large pot with 3 cups of water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes; drain well. Makes 4 servings. Note: Pre-soaking, slow or pressure cooking is not recommended, unless a specific recipe requests it.

Store in a cool, dry place.

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