Vitacost Non-GMO Red Lentils Description
These colorful, quick-cooking lentils have a mild, slightly sweet, earthy flavor and soft texture – perfect in Indian and Middle Eastern dishes, soups and stews.
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Non-GMO Project Verified
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No additives or preservatives
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Vegan
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Popular in Indian & Middle Eastern cuisine
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Cook up soft – ideal for purees or thickening recipes
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Faster cooking than other types of lentils
Love lentils? If you normally load up on the green or brown variety, these red lentils will be a pleasing change of pace for your palate. Slightly sweet and nutty tasting, red lentils are the same as brown lentils, only their skins have been removed. The remaining reddish-orange seeds cook up quickly, letting you enjoy this versatile legume in less time than others.
Because they’re hulled, red lentils tend to lose their shape while cooking, breaking down and becoming soft. They mix in well to Indian or Middle Eastern dishes or can be pureed and added to soups or stews to thicken the texture.
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Directions
Carefully sort lentils, removing any debris or shriveled lentils, and rinse thoroughly.
To prepare, in a medium-sized pot, combine 1 cup of lentils with 3 cups of water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until lentils are soft. Add a pinch of salt or preferred seasoning, if desired. use in recipes or puree in a blender or food processor until smooth to add to soups or stews.
Keep dry and at room temperature (59°-75°F [15°-24°C]).
Free Of
GMOs.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 Cup Dry (35 g)
Servings per Container: About 13
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
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| Calories | 110 | |
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| Total Fat | 1 g | 1% |
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| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
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| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
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| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
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| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
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| Total Carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
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| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
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| Total Sugars | 0 g | |
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| Includes 0g Added Sugars | | 0% |
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| Protein | 8 g | |
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| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
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| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
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| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% |
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| Potassium | 230 mg | 4% |
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*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Other Ingredients: Red lentils.
May Contain: Wheat.
Warnings
Manufactured in facility that processes milk, soy and wheat.
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Spicy Red Lentil Soup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As soon as the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, my cooking shifts into full-on cozy mode. The grill gets tucked away, and my trusty soup pots take center stage. There’s just something about sweater weather that calls for a steaming bowl of comfort, and in my house, that usually means a hearty lentil soup. This spicy lentil soup is one of my favorites – it’s quick, nourishing and endlessly adaptable. I like to turn up the heat with extra red pepper flakes, but you can adjust the spice to your taste. Either way, it’s the perfect pot of warmth to wrap yourself in when autumn comes to stay.
Spicy Red Lentil Soup
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 large carrot (finely diced)
- 1 celery stalk (finely diced)
- 1 red or orange bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed and drained)
- 14 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 5 cups vegetable stock (or water)
- ¼ tsp. dried red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1-½ tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Squeeze lime juice
Optional
- In large saucepan, heat olive oil and add onion, carrot, celery and bell pepper. Sauté about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
- Stir in lentils, tomatoes and vegetable stock; Combine well.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander and garlic powder. Bring to boil, then lower heat, cover saucepan and simmer until soup has thickened, stirring often. Add more broth or water if soup seems too thick. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Just prior to serving, add chopped parsley and squeeze of lime and stir well. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Note: If you desire a smooth and creamy version, blend with an immersion blender.
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