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(based on 6 ratings)

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Lentils have been a basic food source for over 8,000 years, coming from the Middle East and Mediterranean areas. The most famous lentil meal comes from Genesis when Jacob served his starving brother, Esau, a meal of ”red pottage” in exchange for his birthright. Lentils have since been a staple food around the world. It is the perfect meat substitute because it is so high in iron and protein and loaded with minerals. Besides its high nutritional content, the versatility of this legume makes it an important basic ingredient in your kitchen. Lentils absorb strong seasonings, but are also good with basics such as salt, garlic and olive oil. Our lentils are imported from France and are the most prized of all of the lentil varieties. Grown in the volcanic soils of Puy, they are delicate, rich, and earthy in flavor. Verte du Puy are the best for cooking as they retain their shape. There is no need to pre-soak these lentils; just rinse in cold water and cook. Use them in a salad or in soups, stews, and casseroles.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(6), Healthy(6)

Best Uses:

Cooking(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Health conscious(3)

the only lentils worth cooking

By wolfjaws

from Syracuse, NY on 1/22/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Braising, Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Green Lentils - Verte du Puy:

these lentils cook quickly and have excellent flavor and feel.

HARD TO FIND!

By DICK

from RENO, NV on 9/15/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Green Lentils - Verte du Puy:

HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOREVER FOR FRENCH LENTILS AND NOW I HAVE FOUND THEM THANKS TO YOU. I WILL BE A REGULAR CUSTOMER FROM NOW ON!

Fast and healthy

By Paula

from Hacienda Heights, CA on 5/7/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Green Lentils - Verte du Puy:

These French lentils need nothing more than 15 to 20 minutes of soaking in hot water to be ready for use. I used them to make Barefoot Contessa's Lentils with Salmon from her Barefoot in Paris cookbook and the results were delicious.

Not your average lentil

By chickpad from Bethlehem, PA on 12/10/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy, Non Perishable

Cons:

Price

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Green Lentils - Verte du Puy:

Love these lentils. They hold their shape and don't get mushy in soup. Excellent taste; truly the "caviar" of lentils. Wish they weren't so expensive. But still worth it!

Fabulous legumes!

By karmannghia

from Farmington, Michigan on 5/10/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Cons:

Not locally available

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Green Lentils - Verte du Puy:

These lentils hold up when others turn to mush. They hold a beautiful color when cooked and have a good tooth.

delicate tasty lentils keep their shape

By Liddie from Poughkeepsie NY on 3/14/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy, Subtle flavor

Best Uses:

Side dish or salad

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Green Lentils - Verte du Puy:

the prettiest and tastiest of all the lentil family

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