Lentils
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Info
Ingredient name
Lentils
Season
Year-round
Short description
Red lentils break down into a creamy mass; green and brown hold their shape.
Nutritive type
ProteinFiber
Key nutrients
IronFolate
Calories per weight
116 kcal / 100g cooked
Satiety level
High
Glycemic index / glycemic impact
32 (low)
Best preparation methods
Simmer 20–30 min
Best absorbed with
Vitamin C (lemon)
Best storage method
Pantry sealed
Shelf life
1+ year dried
Mood & cognitive effects
Energy
Lentils recipes
Cook with lentils — recipes from our library that make the most of it.