There are so many organic green lentils benefits that one might consider them a superfood among legumes. Of course, they don’t have the nutritional range needed to actually be a superfood. Due to their high fiber content and the fact that lentils are filling, they are good for weight management plans.

Athletes should enjoy organic green lentils regularly as they are full of protein. In fact, they are about 25% pure protein (18 grams per cup), which is easy for your body to process. Unlike protein from meat, lentils don’t get your lipids levels up.

Organic green lentils calories are comparable to other legumes. However, as they are a bit more nutritious, this food is better for the meal plan if you count your calories.

Organic Green Lentils: Nutrition Facts

• Folate (90%)
• Copper
• Phosphorus
• Manganese

This serving will also provide 37% RDA of iron. This alone is a good reason to include it in every vegan and vegetarian’s diet. However, as even meat eaters rarely have enough iron daily, lentils would be a good addition to any meal plan.

Note that in order to help your body absorb more iron, you should consume it with vitamin C. Therefore, cooking your organic green lentils with tomatoes and bell peppers is perfect. Enjoy your chilis, stews, and soups with those delicious and healthy ingredients.

Aside from those essential elements, a cup of cooked organic green lentils also gives you large amounts of zinc, vitamins B1 and B6, and potassium. The best news is that all those nutrients some will less than a gram of fat in a single serving and only 230 calories. Lentils also have a low glycemic index.

Unlike the majority of legumes, organic green lentils don’t need pre-soaking. Therefore, you can cook them fast. Note that if you overcook them a bit, they can become mushy. This doesn’t affect the taste and some recipes even call for this texture. However, if you want your lentils to turn out perfect, follow these instructions:

1. Rinse 1 cup of dried organic green lentils in cool water and drain them in a strainer.
2. Put lentils in a saucepan and add 2 cups of water (the ratio is always 1 part of lentils and 2 parts of liquid).
3. Add seasonings you want to ‘infuse’ your lentils with, except for salt. You can forego this step if you’ll use the legumes in some spicy stew or simply replace water with a flavorful broth.
4. Bring the pot to a boil and quickly reduce to simmer (the lowest heat you can get).
5. Cook for 20-30 minutes uncovered and stir rarely. If necessary, add more water/broth during the cooking process.
6. Add the salt when lentils turn tender as it’ll make them ‘tougher’. Therefore, if added at the beginning, lentils will take longer to cook.

Taste your organic green lentils occasionally to determine if they are ready. And they are ready when they achieve the texture you need. If you plan to add them to a stew and cook more with a sauce, it might be best to undercook the legumes originally. However, it’s all a matter of personal tastes.

Store cooked natural green lentils in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll keep for about a week.


Many Ways to Enjoy Natural Green Lentils

Organic green lentils are so amazing because they are extremely versatile. Their natural flavor is similar to green peas, but a bit milder. This legume is fast to cook and it goes great in salads, stews, soups, dips, and veggie burgers. You can use green lentils as a substitute in the majority of legume recipes. They are best when combined with chickpeas and cannellini beans.


Masala Lentils Recipe (Sabut Masoor)

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup organic green lentils
• 2 cups water + 2 tablespoons water
• 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
• ½ cup onions (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons safflower oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons of any hot sauce (siracha works best)
• 1 ½ cups tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons coriander (ground)
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (ground)
• ½ teaspoon cardamom (ground)
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• ½ teaspoon fenugreek leaves
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Rinse and drain organic green lentils before cooking them in 2 cups of water for about 25-30 minutes.
2. In the meantime, sautee the onions in safflower oil.
3. Pulse together garlic, hot sauce, spices, and 2 tablespoons of water in a blender.
4. Add the spicy paste to onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
5. Add salt and tomatoes to the pan and cook for 8 more minutes.
6. Add your spicy tomato sauce to the lentils. Stir to combine, and serve while hot.

This delicious dinner is easy to make and it will impress your guests. The ingredients are very flavorful, but they all have a very low allergy risk. As the dish is also reasonably low in calories and gluten-free, it’s a perfect recipe for sensitive eaters. The best thing about it is flexibility, you can use your favorite spice mix to make the taste perfect for you. Natural green lentils ‘soak up’ flavors, so you can be sure they’ll go well with any spices.


How to Store Organic Green Lentils Bulk

Storing organic green lentils is as easy as cooking this delicious food. You simply need to keep them dry and preferably cool. To achieve maximum shelf life, store all your legumes in airtight containers in a cool pantry or fridge. You can freeze them for long-term storage.

Don’t use organic green lentils (or any other dry foods) if they’ve changed color, developed mold, or smell foul. This means that the product is contaminated with bacteria, which can be dangerous.

If you keep lentils in the freezer, do not re-freeze them.