GREEN BIO LENTILS 1 Kg

Oltresole organic green lentils are very small with a rounded and flat shape. Oltresole green lentils are selected on the basis of very high quality standards from the organic supply chain in order to offer the consumer a healthy and genuine product. Like all legumes, dry organic green lentils also have a high concentration of fiber that promotes a sense of satiety, so they are perfect to integrate into a low-calorie diet. Before cooking dried lentils it is always advisable to soak them for a few hours and then rinse them thoroughly to remove any pebbles, leaves or other impurities. Green lentils are a very protein food rich in some nutritional properties useful for the well-being of the body: vitamins, minerals, niacin and pantothenic acid. From a culinary point of view, Oltresole organic green lentils are ideal for the preparation of tasty soups, soups and excellent velvety to be enjoyed together with wholemeal croutons; in addition to soups, it is possible to use organic green lentils to prepare excellent and tasty vegetarian burgers. PAIRINGS: Lentils are the oldest known legume, in fact, it seems that the first crops in the area of south-western Asia date back to 7000 BC. From there they spread throughout the Mediterranean basin and it is said that one of the noblest families of ancient Rome the Lentuli derived their name from the Latin word "lens" which means lentil. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Bio Olresole green lentils have a hay green color, an intense and persistent flavor and keep cooking well. This is why they are suitable for soups and soups; they are also perfect in salads or stewed with the classic cotechino. Before cooking them, they should be soaked for 8 hours. FUN FACT: rich in vegetable proteins, lentils also contain many carbohydrates, many fibers, many vitamins, especially A B1 B2 C PP mineral salts such as calcium, potassium and iron and very few fats. Due to the high protein content, lentils are considered a valid alternative to a second course based on meat, fish, eggs or cheese. Also perfect as a first course to be eaten together with pasta and rice: this combination makes it easier to assimilate proteins.