National Organic Green Lentils 500g

Product Description:

Enjoy the rich benefits of green lentils with Al Wataniya Organic Green Lentils. These lentils are carefully grown organically to ensure you get a high-quality, natural product that retains all its nutritional properties. Green lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and many important vitamins and minerals.

Basic Ingredients:

• 100% organic green lentils.

Benefits:

• Excellent source of plant-based protein: Green lentils are one of the best sources of plant-based protein, making them an excellent choice for vegetarians and people looking to reduce their meat consumption.
• Rich in dietary fiber: Fiber helps improve digestion, regulate bowel movements, feel full for longer, and lower blood cholesterol levels.
• Helps regulate blood sugar levels: Due to its high fiber content and low glycemic index, green lentils help regulate blood sugar levels after eating.
• Good source of iron: Green lentils are a good source of non-heme iron, the type of iron found in plant sources. It is recommended to eat foods rich in vitamin C with lentils to increase iron absorption.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals: Green lentils contain a variety of vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese.
• Antioxidant: Green lentils contain plant compounds that are antioxidants, which help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

Nutritional facts (per 100 grams)

• Energy: about 116 kcal.
• Protein: about 9 grams.
• Carbohydrates: about 20 grams.
• Of which fiber: about 8 grams.
• Fat: less than 1 gram.

How to use:

• Washing: Wash the lentils well before cooking to remove impurities and dirt.
• Soaking (optional): Lentils can be soaked in water for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking to reduce cooking time. Green lentils do not require as long a soak as some other legumes.
• Cooking: Cook the lentils in boiling water for 20-30 minutes or until tender. You can add some spices and vegetables during cooking to add flavour.

Recipes:

• Lentil soup: One of the most famous dishes prepared from green lentils, it is a warm and nutritious meal.
• Lentil salad: Cooked lentils can be added to salads with vegetables and various sauces.
• Lentil Mujaddara: A popular Middle Eastern dish made with lentils, rice, and fried onions.
• Lentil Stew: Lentils can be cooked with various vegetables and spices as a main meal.

Additional information:

• Organic green lentils.
• Production: Türkiye
• Packing in National Factories in Al-Jawf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Certified organic by CERES SA-BIO-140.
• Net weight: 500g.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are the benefits of eating green lentils? Green lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, iron, and many important nutrients.
• Do I need to soak green lentils before cooking? Soaking green lentils is optional, but it can reduce the cooking time slightly.
• How long to cook green lentils? Green lentils are usually cooked for 20-30 minutes until tender.

By choosing Al Wataniya Organic Green Lentils, you are choosing a natural, healthy and beneficial food.