RED CHIEF LENTILS LENTILS, RED CHIEF (B65) [ Add this product to my Interest List ]   [ View my Interest List ] [ Private Label And Packaging Information ]
	Also Known As: Product Info: Red Chief Lentils (Lens Esculenta) are a medium size quick cooking lentil. Red Chief Lentils are deep orange to red in color and are about 1/2 to 3/4 cm. wide with a mild, earthly flavor and soft texture. Red Chiefs hold their shape well when cooked.This tiny lens shaped Pulse has traditionally been used as a meat substitute (a pulse is the dried seed of any legume, such as beans and peas). Lentils are the seed of a small shrub and are dried after harvesting. Lentils have been eaten for over 8000 years and originated in Southwestern Asia along the Indus River. They are a staple food for many South Asian cultures. Suggested Use: Red Lentils are a hearty addition to casseroles, soups and stews. Season Red Lentils with spicy chile peppers, fresh herbs, garlic or curry powders. They're delicious in cold or hot salads; toss cooked, chilled lentils and diced roasted vegetables with a little olive oil. Ingredients: Red lentils ((May contain a trace percentage of cereal grains). Basic Preparations: Lentils do not require soaking. Simmer 1 cup lentils with 4 cups water 12 minutes for salads, 15 to 20 minutes for main dishes, drain. Skim the water while cooking. One cup dry yields 2 cups cooked.
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