Try them and you'll notice the difference!
Top quality raw materials for the preparation of your dishes, fill your pantry with legumes, these foods are highly recommended nutritionally considering their admirable composition of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
They adapt perfectly to all stews, are perfect to have in salads or to accompany other foods as a garnish.
Legumes have always been an essential part of human nutrition, and the unanimous opinion of experts is that they should be present in the diet two to three times a week and in all stages of life.
This type of food allows us to always have our pantry ready, but without fear of them spoiling in a short period of time since they are non-perishable and can be stored for months without losing nutritional value.
Legumes, due to their multiple qualities, are one of the most complete foods from a nutritional point of view, providing both slow-absorbing carbohydrates (the most recommended) and proteins, a high fiber content, and very little fat, around 3%, being the so-called "good fat", that is, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.
They are rich in micronutrients: minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc, and vitamins from the A, B, and C groups, and rich in antioxidant polyphenols.
In addition, they are gluten-free, making them an ideal food for celiacs.
Tips for legume preservation:
Store in a cool, ventilated, dry place away from sunlight.
Cooking time for Eston Lentils:
SOAKING TIME:
COOKING TIME:
- In a pressure cooker: 20/30 min.
- In a regular pot: 45/60 min.
Nutritional composition per 100g of Eston Lentils:
CALORIES: 326 KCAL
FAT: 2 g
CARBOHYDRATES: 61 g
PROTEIN: 24.98 g
FIBER: 29.16 g
