Vitacost Red Lentils - Non-GMO and Gluten Free -- 16 oz (454 g)

These colorful, quick-cooking lentils have a mild, slightly sweet, earthy flavor and soft texture – perfect in Indian and Middle Eastern dishes, soups and stews. Non-GMO Project Verified No additives or preservatives Naturally gluten-free & vegan Popular in Indian & Middle Eastern cuisine Cook up soft – ideal for purees or thickening recipes Faster cooking than other types of lentils Love lentils? If you normally load up on the green or brown variety, these red lentils will be a pleasing change of pace for your palate. Slightly sweet and nutty tasting, red lentils are the same as brown lentils, only their skins have been removed. The remaining reddish-orange seeds cook up quickly, letting you enjoy this versatile legume in less time than others. Because they’re hulled, red lentils tend to lose their shape while cooking, breaking down and becoming soft. They mix in well to Indian or Middle Eastern dishes or can be pureed and added to soups or stews to thicken the texture. How to enjoy them Rinse lentils well before cooking. In a medium-sized pot, combine 1 cup of lentils with 3 cups of water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until lentils are soft. Add a pinch of salt or seasonings, if desired. Use in recipes or puree in a blender or food processor until smooth to add to soups or stews. About Vitacost Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Directions Keep dry and at room temperature (59°-75°F [15°-24°C]). Free Of Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, fish, soy, gluten, titanium dioxide. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amount Per Serving -- % Daily Value Calories -- 110 Calories from Fat -- 5 Total Fat -- 0.5 g -- 1% Saturated Fat -- 0 g -- 0% Trans Fat -- 0 g Cholesterol -- 0 mg -- 0% Sodium -- 10 mg -- 0% Total Carbohydrate -- 19 g -- 6% Dietary Fiber -- 5 g -- 20% Sugars -- 0 g Protein -- 8 g Vitamin A -- 0% Vitamin C -- 0% Calcium -- 0% Iron -- 15% Other Ingredients: Red lentils.