Green Lentils, organic, dried and ready to soak from Indigo Herbs. Lentils have long been a staple of Asian cooking and are well known for their high protein content making them a great food for vegetarians and vegans. Green Lentils in particular have a sometimes mottled green brown colour and a peppery flavour. Generally Green Lentils take a bit longer to cook but retain their shape well and have a firm texture. Try our Organic Green Lentils in salads or side dishes.
Organic Green Lentils from Indigo Herbs come from certified Organic Green Lentil crops. Green Lentils are a classic food staple and essential part of the kitchen for vegans and vegetarians. Lentils are a great source of protein and an indispensable ingredient in curries and cooking from the Indian subcontinent.
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Also known as: Green Lentils
A portion of Lentils will provide around 33% of your daily Protein needs, which is why they are so popular with vegetarians and vegans as a valuable source of this most important nutrient. Although they are not a complete protein (containing all 9 amino essential amino acids), regular lentils are lacking 2 of these. They can easily be paired up with other proteins, and with a varied diet, you can obtain all of the essential amino acids even if you primarily eat incomplete proteins.
Also packed with other essential nutrients, lentils are exceptionally rich in Folate, an essential B-complex vitamin whose role in a healthy pregnancy is most widely known. It is necessary for the production of new DNA which is needed for the production of new cells – the growing life within the womb engages in constant cell division and the mother must expand her blood supply with the production of new red blood cells – these activities demand a generous supply of Folate. Within the body, Folate is an activator – it has an influence on “natural killer” cells of the immune system which are in charge of fighting infections and malignant cells. One 70g serving of Lentils provides a whopping 63% of the RDA of this important vitamin.
You will also get 21% of your RDA of Copper from a portion of Lentils, this antioxidant mineral acts as a co-factor for the vital enzyme Superoxide Dismutase, a powerful enzyme which boost’s the body’s antioxidant defence by reducing cellular damage.
A source of many other nutrients, Vitamins B1 and B6 will provide immune support and promote proper brain function – regulating the central nervous system, preventing mental fatigue and helping to make the feel good hormones serotonin and norepinephrine.
Lentils make a valuable addition to any diet and can be incorporated into many delicious dishes – vegetarian or not - they are tasty, wholesome and nutritionally dense.
Our Wholefoods are 100% pure and unprocessed with nothing added. They are simple and easy to integrate into your daily diet. Seeds can be roasted or soaked and sprouted. Nuts can be made into nut milk, nut butter or snacked upon. Fruits can flavour a cake, bread or biscuits, or make a great topping to breakfast cereal.
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit all make great ingredients for a superfood snack trail mix, and can supply essential daily nutrients whilst being delicious and satisfying. For full instructions go to our How to use Wholefoods page.
Green lentils should be rinsed in cold water before cooking. Some people prefer to soak lentils overnight. After this initial preparation Green Lentils can cooked by adding three times as much water to a pan and boiling for 35 - 45 minutes. Drain and serve.
HIGH IN
Protein
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HIGH IN
Vitamin B1
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HIGH IN
Vitamin B6
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HIGH IN
Folate
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HIGH IN
Pantothenic Acid
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HIGH IN
Potassium
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HIGH IN
Phosphorus
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HIGH IN
Magnesium
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HIGH IN
Copper
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HIGH IN
Manganese
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SOURCE OF
Vitamin B2
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SOURCE OF
Vitamin B3
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SOURCE OF
Selenium
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Nutritional info
Per 100g
Serving 70g
Serving %RDA*
Daily Portion in grams
70
Energy KJ
1353KJ/318Kcal
947KJ/223Kcal
11.28%
of which saturates
0.2g
0.1g
Carbohydrate
56.3g
39.4g
15.16%
of which sugars
1.2g
0.8g
0.93%
Vitamin B1
0.90mg
0.63mg
57.27%
Vitamin B2
0.21mg
0.15mg
10.50%
Vitamin B3
2.60mg
1.82mg
11.38%
Vitamin B6
0.50mg
0.35mg
25.00%
Folate
0.48mg
0.34mg
167.65%
Pantothenic acid
2.10mg
1.47mg
24.50%
Potassium
955.00mg
668.50mg
33.43%
Phosphorus
451.00mg
315.70mg
45.10%
Magnesium
122.00mg
85.40mg
22.77%
Manganese
1.30mg
0.91mg
45.50%
Selenium
0.01mg
0.01mg
10.56%
RDA: reference intake of an average adult
Lentils are a staple food on the Indian subcontinent and one of the most popular crops in the world. Lentils are a cool weather crop that's harvested around June - July. These Organic Green Lentils are grown on strictly certified organic land and are free from any pesticides or man made fertilisers.
Pure Organic Green Lentils
Over consumption of Lentils can lead to flatulence.