Lentils are not only versatile, nutritious, and delicious—they’re old. It’s believed that humans first cultivated them in the Fertile Crescent, and archaeologists have found carbonized remains of this ancient legume in Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, and Greece, some of which date back as far as 6000 BCE!

Lentils are packed with protein; the only legume with a higher ratio of protein to food energy is the soybean! Additionally, they are a rich source of vitamins B1 and B5 (thiamine and pantothenic acid), folate, iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

Red lentils are milder in flavor than darker varieties. They also cook more quickly and form a puree readily, making them ideal for loaves and burgers. They are great to use as a meat substitute in everything from sloppy joes and burgers to chilis, casseroles, and salads. Red lentils make for a quick and convenient meal, as they cook in 15–20 minutes and don’t require pre-soaking like larger legumes.

• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Kosher
• Not irradiated
• Product of Turkey, Canada, and the USA

Product meets or exceeds USDA guidelines. While the most modern equipment and standards are used when cleaning, processing, and packing this product, the contents of this bag are a natural product grown in the earth. It is not always possible to remove all foreign material. Please sort and rinse thoroughly before cooking.

Lentils are grown in rotation with wheat and or barley on the same farm ground. Since lentils and wheat are similar in size, trace amounts of wheat may be found in the lentils.