Lentils

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On the Pulse - Lentils

 

 

Lentils are a budgeter's dream - quick and easy to use in so many

tasty ways to supply protein at a great price.

 

 

- Lentils are high fibre, low fat and a good source protein. They're

low GI and gluten free.

 

- They're a great source of iron, especially if eaten with a food rich

in Vitamin C, such as orange, tomato or capsicum (bell pepper).

 

- To replace mince in a recipe, use a 400 g (14 oz) can lentils per

250 g (9 oz) or 1/4 cup dried lentils per l00 g (3 1/2 oz) mince.

 

- Canned lentils - simply heat and eat.

 

- Dried red lentils generally do not need soaking and cook faster than

dried brown lentils.