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Lentils
Also known as: lentejas, lenticchie, dal
Quick-cooking legumes that don't require soaking. Brown and green hold shape; red and yellow break down for soups and dal.
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Origin
Middle East
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Storage
Airtight container in cool, dry place
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Shelf Life
1 year
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓No soaking required - rinse and cook
- ✓Green/brown for salads, red/yellow for soups
- ✓Add acid after cooking to prevent toughening
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
230 per cup cooked
Protein
18g
Fiber
16g
Key Nutrients
IronFolate
📖 Recipes with Lentils
Djari Bou Marq
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Kalint Kal Kchouka
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes
Harira Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 55 minutes
Yemeni Lentil and Meatball Stew
Yemen
1 hour 30 minutes
Khichuri with Vegetables
Bangladesh
50 minutes
Chadian Spiced Lentil Soup
Chad
1 hour
Alexandrian Koshary
Egypt
1 hour 10 minutes
Eritrean Lentil Stew
Eritrea
1 hour
Misir Wat
Ethiopia
1 hour
Azifa
Ethiopia
45-50 minutes + cooling time
Koshary
Egypt
1 hour 15 minutes
Ye'misir Alicha
Ethiopia
45-50 minutes
🔄 Substitutes
- Split peas
- Beans
🍽️ Pairs Well With
CuminGarlicTomatoesSpinachLemon