Lentils
Nutrition Facts*
Based on a 2000 calorie diet per servingServing size: 1 c. (192g)
DV %
33.9
--
38.5
234.2
3.1
0
99.1
0.5
Calories: 677.8
Total Sugars: 3.9g
Carb.: 115.4g
Fiber: 58.6g
Total Fats: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 49.5g
Sodium: 11.5mg
*Data provided by USDA
A lentil is an edible bean of an annual plant in the legume family. Lentils come in a variety of colors, such as green, red, orange, brown or black. They are also sold in several forms; with or without skins, split or whole.
Lentils have a high nutritional value, being high in protein, with fiber, vitamin B1 and folate.
Lentils are often found in recipes that also contain turmeric, macaroni, tomato paste, fava beans, barley and long grain rice