Vegetables · per 100g
A quick-cooking legume that softens into a creamy consistency, red lentils serve as a versatile plant-based protein staple with a mild, earthy sweetness.
Available carbohydrates, Phosphorus
Molybdenum
Pantothenic acid, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Phosphorus, Manganese
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Red lentils are actually brown or green lentils that have been de-hulled and split, a process that significantly reduces their cooking time and alters their texture.
Standout nutrients
Molybdenum
Folate
Potassium
Dietary fibre
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Lentils have a very low carbon footprint and improve soil health by fixing nitrogen.
Storage
Airtight Container
1–2 years
Store in a cool, dry place
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Applies to cooked lentils
Freeze
3–6 months
Applies to cooked lentils
Flavour
Harmonized from 2 validated sources
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