Product Description:
Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal with Al Wataniya Organic Yellow Lentils. Yellow lentils are a nutrient-rich legume with a creamy texture and mild flavor. These lentils are organically grown and carefully packed in Al Wataniya factories in Al Jouf region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring you a natural and high-quality product.
Basic Ingredients:
- 100% organic yellow lentils.
Benefits:
- Excellent source of protein: Yellow lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein, making them an ideal choice for vegetarians.
- Rich in fiber: Fiber helps improve digestion, regulate bowel movements, and make you feel full, which helps in weight management.
- Good source of iron: Iron helps transport oxygen in the body and prevents anemia.
- Rich in folic acid: This is an important vitamin for cell health and growth, especially during pregnancy.
- Good source of potassium: Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and heart function.
- Helps lower cholesterol: Some studies suggest that eating lentils can help lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.
- Rich in antioxidants: Helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Nutritional facts (per 100g):
- Energy: 358 kcal.
- Protein: 23.9 g.
- Total Carbohydrates: 63.1g.
- Of which sugars: 2 grams.
- Of which fiber: 10.8 grams.
- Total Fat: 2.7g.
How to use:
- Washing: Wash the lentils well with water before cooking to remove any impurities.
- Cooking: Place the lentils in a pot and add water in a ratio of 1:2 (1 cup lentils to 2 cups water). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover for 15-20 minutes or until cooked. Yellow lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking.
Recipes:
- Yellow lentil soup: One of the most famous dishes prepared with yellow lentils. Various vegetables and spices can be added to add a distinctive flavour.
- Mashed lentils: Yellow lentils can be cooked until mashed to a creamy consistency and used as a side dish or as a filling.
- Indian dishes: Yellow lentils are used in preparing many Indian dishes such as “dal”.
Additional information:
- Organic yellow lentils.
- Net weight: 500g.
- Production: Türkiye.
- Packaging: National Factories in Al-Jouf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Certified organic by CERES SA-BIO-140.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What are the benefits of yellow lentils? Yellow lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, iron, folic acid, and many other important nutrients.
- Do yellow lentils need to be soaked before cooking? Yellow lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking, and they cook relatively quickly.
- How long to cook yellow lentils? About 15-20 minutes or until tender.
By choosing Al Wataniya Organic Yellow Lentils, you are choosing a healthy, nutritious and easy-to-prepare food.