- Premium Quality Lentils
- Net Weight: 32oz
Product Description
Cultivating the Culture of Food for the Generations to Come
No company has played a greater role to preserve the beloved foods of the Middle East and Mediterranean than Ziyad Brothers Importing. For over fifty years our family has traveled far and wide to rediscover these cherished foods to reconnect them to your family. From heirloom ingredients to newly discovered flavors to trusted brands, this bond from our family to yours has helped grow vibrant communities through food, building a foundation of heritage and generational values.
Brown Lentils
Brown lentils are the most common variety – any bag in the grocery store that says “lentils” without any other descriptor is most likely full of brown lentils. This variety can range in color from khaki brown to dark black and has a mild, earthy flavor.
Green Lentils
Green lentils are extremely similar to brown lentils, but they have a more robust and slightly peppery flavor and come in a range of sizes. Green lentils can vary in color from a pale or spotted green to a green-slate color with hints of blue and black.19 Pro tip: Green lentils are a great (and less expensive) substitute for the famous French Puy lentils.
Red Lentils and Yellow Lentils
This variety of lentil ranges in color from golden yellow to orange and red. They are also the only variety sold “split,” meaning they processed into smaller lentil bits.22 These somewhat sweet and nutty lentils are very common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine and are the key to classic dishes such as Indian dhal.
Specialty Lentils
There are many varieties of specialty lentils, but two are most common: Black beluga and Puy. Both varieties are about one-third of the size of brown or green lentils and have a rich, earthy flavor.
Taste the difference
Lentils add a great high-fiber and high-protein element to many meals. Because of their size, lentils cook much more quickly than dried beans and do not have to be soaked before cooking. They are extremely versatile and inexpensive, which makes them an accessible form of high-quality protein. Let’s take a closer look at this convenient staple.
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A humble pantry stapleThe lentil is a staple ingredient that brings body to many dishes from stews to salads and side dishes. They’re a recipe workhorse. Grab Ziyad red lentils and introduce timeless recipes to your kitchen like Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup. Serve the popular Middle Eastern side dish Brown Rice Mujaderra with Mixed Herbs. |
A fiber-rich staple foodLentils are an easy, affordable ingredient to add to many meals, and they’re also extremely healthy. One cup of cooked lentils contains around 230 calories, 18 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat, and 16 grams of fiber. |
Use in classic Middle Eastern recipesZiyad’s lentils are perfect for classic recipes like red lentil pot pies, red lentil soup, masoor dal and red lentil curries. |
