Merchant Gourmet Puy Lentils 500g

Description

Description These peppery Puy Lentils were grown Le Puy-en-Velay, France. Tastier than your average lentil, Puy Lentils keep their shape well and carry accompanying flavours brilliantly. They cook in just 20 minutes and are a great protein-packed alternative to meat, rice or potatoes. Delicately peppery Peckish to plate in less than 25 mins High in protein and fibre Low saturated fat Nutrition Each 62.5g serving provides: Energy: 850 kJ, 203 kcal, 10%; Fat: 0.9g, 1%, Low; Saturates: 0.1g, 1%, Low; Sugars: 1.8g, 2%, Low; Salt: 0.01g, 1%, Low % of an adult’s reference intake (Typical values per 100g: Energy 1359kJ/325kcal) Table of Nutrition per 100g (as sold): Energy kJ/kcal: 1359/325, Fat : 1.5g, of which saturates : 0.2g, Carbohydrates: 47.6g, of which sugars : 2.9g, Fibre : 15.5g, Protein : 21.8g, Salt : 0.02g Ingredients Puy Lentils (100%) Preparation & Usage Easy to prepare No need to pre-soak. Rinse and drain the lentils. Then put them in a saucepan and cover with 3x their volume of water (try using veggie stock and some white wine for extra flavour). Bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 mins, until the lentils are firm to the bite. Drain and serve. Get creative For a healthy dinner: brown a couple of lamb shanks in a pan, and stew together with some cooked Puy Lentils and seasonal green veg. These lentils are also a fantastic base for quick, wholesome salads (hot or cold) and are delicious in tomatoey stews and cassoulets. Storage Store in a cool, dry place. Best before end: See base. Warnings Caution: Do not eat raw lentils.