Description
 
Lentils are natural, nutritious and delicious !
 
The rich soils of the Wimmera /Mallee can grow some of the highest quality and diverse range of lentils in the world.
 
The Wimmera/Mallee grows 1000's of tons and many different varieties of whole red lentils each year.
 
When the skin is removed from a dried whole red lentil and the lentil is split into two, this type of lentil is called a Red Split Lentil.
 
A vibrant red in color they are a traditionally used for making spicy Indian dahls.
 
High in plant protein, fibre and naturally gluten free, these lentils do not have any add sugar, dairy or preservatives and they are not genetically modified.
 
Taking only minutes to cook, Red Lentil Splits are great to fill hungry and empty tummys in a hurry !
 
Red Split Lentils are also easy to  blend once cooked, so they are great for hiding extra vegetables, protein and fibre in kids, teenage or adult meals who are missing much needed nutrients .
 
Lentils are a relatively inexpensive food and are a great way to cater for families with a diverse range of dietary needs eg vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, gluten free, to the healthy minded.
 
They can be milled, roasted, puffed, spouted, soaked and put in cans/ jars etc. Then turned into dips, soups, salads, pies, sausage rolls, a meal on their own with some delicious veggies or as a compliment to meat dishes etc depending on your diet. There are endless opportunities to create with these lentils.
 
Lentils can be stored in your pantry for months and are handy to have on hand just like rice and pasta (but packed with a few more nutrients!)
 
Dried lentils take on the flavors of what they are cooked with, lending them to being a very tasty ingredient to some fabulous dishes.
 
They also expand in volume when cooked. One cup of dried lentils can make two cups of cooked, making meals go further for larger families or those on a tight budget.
 
Uses
Great for dips, soups, dahl, lentil mash, lentil or veggie burgers, pasta sauce  or casseroles.  
 
These lentils do not require soaking before cooking. Quick to cook these lentils are ready in just 8-10 minutes and loose all their shape making them easy to blend with other product.
 
If you like them a little softer they will cook in boiling water still in just 5 minutes. 
 
For a delicious dahl or lentil mash the lentils will be ready after boiling for 10 minutes and become pale yellow in colour.
 
To retain their lovely deep red colour only cook by poaching for a few minutes,

Nutritional Information
Split Wholegrain
100% Natural 
High Plant Protein
High Fibre
Naturally Gluten Free
Suitable for Vegans, Vegetarian and Flexitarian