essentials by dirt(y) - Little Green Lentils

Rupanyup, Victoria

These lentils have a steely blue skinbut once cooked will show their true colour and style, as they are in fact aFrench green or du puy style lentil –the aristocrat of the lentil world. No need to soak, just cook in 5 times their volume of cold water and simmer for 12 -15 mins or until tender. The lentilstend to hold their shape well in cooking and have a slight peppery flavour and are great added to summer salads, winter braises or soups.Of course, they can be sprouted too.