Legume
Lentils
The fastest legume — no soaking — packed with protein, fiber and iron.
Nutrition
per 100g, cooked116
Calories
9g
Protein
20g
Carbs
0.4g
Fat
8g
Fiber
high proteinhigh fiberplant basediron
Good to know
- •Cook in ~20 minutes, no soaking needed.
- •A great source of plant protein, fiber and iron.
- •Red lentils break down for dals and soups; green/brown hold shape.
Great in
Hearty soups and dalsHalf-and-half with mince in bologneseCold lentil saladsCurries
Healthy swaps & pairings
- →Canned chickpeas or beans when in a rush
- →Split peas for a similar soup base
- →Ground meat for the omnivore version
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Nutrition values are rounded approximations per 100g and vary with variety, cut and preparation.