Lentils From Val Di Cecina Il Cerreto 400g

Lentils From Val Di Cecina Il Cerreto - Organic

We grow biodynamic organic lentils on our farm in Tuscany, with care and respect for the environment.

Rich in iron, proteins and antioxidants, lentils are a food with many benefits that lends itself to the most varied recipes. Ideal in combination with cereals, they can also be used for the preparation of more elaborate dishes such as pasta with lentils.

In addition, the sprouts that can be obtained from lentils, rich in beneficial properties, are used to enrich appetizing salads.

Because they are good

Il Cerreto's organic and biodynamic lentils are grown without the use of chemicals, harmful to humans and the planet. The result is a healthier and tastier product, which preserves the authentic flavors of nature.

Source of vegetable proteins, lentils are an excellent food for those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet or simply for those who want to reduce the consumption of meat, a source of saturated fats and cholesterol, which are harmful to health. Furthermore, lentils contain fiber, useful for regulating intestinal transit and promoting a sense of satiety.

Naturally gluten-free, they can also be consumed by celiac disease sufferers. Biodynamic organic lentils contain iron, B vitamins and magnesium; in short, they are a real concentrate of well-being.

Curiosities And Advice

Symbol of good luck and prosperity, popular tradition associates lentils with luck and money, due to their rounded and flat shape, which resembles that of a coin. For this reason, the most superstitious will never miss a plate of lentils during the New Year's Eve dinner, in the hope of starting the new year with a little more luck. Consumed since ancient Egypt and also appreciated by Greeks and Romans, lentils were among the most common foods in ancient times. Like all other legumes, for a long time they were considered a poor food because, due to their low cost, they were mainly consumed by the poorest.

For cooking organic lentils you can use the pressure cooker, in this way their preparation will take less time. If you are not familiar with this type of cooking, do not worry: you can safely cook the lentils with a normal casserole, but having a little more patience.

The biodynamic organic lentils of Cerreto are small and variegated lentils and can be eaten without soaking them, because their skin is not as thick as that of some varieties. Delicious stewed or to prepare a substantial pasta and lentils, they are excellent for enriching vegetable soups and cereal-based soups, which will not only be tastier, but also more nutritious. As recent studies show, in fact, the combination of legumes and cereals is a winning mix that makes our body gain in well-being. So go ahead for the combinations you like best: we suggest the lentil soup with barley and oats. Once cooked, you can also use them as a basic ingredient to prepare vegan burgers, which will be perfect for filling appetizing and original sandwiches.

At this point, choosing how to cook biodynamic organic lentils is up to you alone. Enjoy your meal!

Average Nutritional Values Per 100g

• Energy 1491 kJ / 352 kcal
• Fats 2.5 g of which saturates 0.3 g
• Carbohydrates 54 g of which sugars 2.4 g
• Fiber 13.7 g
• Protein 25 g
• Salt less than 0.02 g

Format

400 g pack.