DeLallo Imported Lentils are small but mighty legumes with a variety of uses in your kitchen. Tender in texture with a mild earthy flavor, canned lentils are a convenient ready-to-use ingredient and pantry essential. Honored for their hearty, healthful addition to soups and stews, lentils are loaded with protein and fiber, which makes them a great substitute for meat in vegan and vegetarian dishes too.
- Imported Italian lentils.
- Plump, tender legumes with a mild earthy flavor.
- Packed with fiber and protein.
- Versatile pantry staple.
- Convenient, ready-to-use ingredient (not time consuming like dried lentils).
- Non GMO.
- Kosher.
- Gluten free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Canned lentils are a versatile and healthy pantry staple. They shine in soups and stews alongside other legumes, veggies and herbs. Create vegan or vegetarian curry dishes. Use them as hearty side dishes for chicken, fish and other seafood. Lentils are a great replacement for ground beef in burgers and Sloppy Joes. Toss them in cold salads and grain bowls.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are lentils?
Lentils are a healthy, nutrient-packed member of the legume family. While they are legumes, they are not beans. They are known for their versatility in the kitchen, as they readily take on the flavors of what they are cooked with. Lentils are popular in vegan and vegetarian dishes, as they are hearty and a great substitute for meat. Lentils are packed with protein and fiber making them a healthy option for soups, stews, cold salads, side dishes and more. THere are a few varieties of lentils, but brown lentils are the most common. They cook up well without breaking down.
What do lentils taste like?
Lentils have a mild, earthy flavor with a hint of nuttiness. They are good at taking on the flavors of what they are being cooked with.
Are lentils beans?
No, lentils are not beans. They are part of the legume family, like beans, but are not beans.
Are lentils legumes?
Yes, lentils are legumes—just as beans are. But lentils are not beans.
Are lentils gluten free?
Yes, DeLallo Imported Italian Lentils are gluten free.
What is the difference between lentils and chickpeas?
Lentils and chickpeas are both legumes from the Fabaceae family that grows their seeds and fruit in pods. Lentils are much smaller than chickpeas. Both are round and can be found in a few colors depending on variety. The most common chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a light beige in hue. While the most common lentil is brown. You can find them both canned on the shelves of your local grocery store.
What do I do with lentils?
Lentils are budget-friendly plant-based-protein perfect for a myriad of dishes. Create vegan or vegetarian curry dishes, as well as hearty side dishes for chicken, fish and other seafood. Replace ground beef in burgers and Sloppy Joes recipes. Lentils are great for soups and stews alongside beans and veggies. Use to make cold salads or add to grain bowls.
