Lentils
Lentils are small, round, tasty and versatile, not to mention loaded with protein, fiber and other nutrients like folic acid, iron, and magnesium. They’re great as a meat replacement for vegetarians or vegans (think spicy lentil tacos!) but also stand on their own as a flavorful and healthy addition to soups, stews, casseroles, and salads. Like all of our beans, Camellia’s Lentils are non-GMO, gluten-free, and meet the “Hayward Standard” – the name our growers gave our bean quality standard – which exceeds the top USDA requirements. Try some today – we think you’ll taste the difference.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 1 Cup, Cooked | |
|---|---|
| Number of Servings: 6 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories 230 | Calories from Fat 9 |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 1 | 1% |
|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 16g | 64% |
| Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 18g | 64% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
What Are Lentils?
Lentils are one of the first crops humans ever cultivated! They were grown more than 8,500 years ago in the Fertile Crescent (the region around the Mediterranean Sea known as “the Cradle of Civilization”). References to lentils appear frequently in the Christian Bible (in the Book of Genesis, Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for lentils), and ancient Egyptians offered them as meals to feed the dead in the underworld.
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