Split Red Lentils

These are very popular because out of all the lentils out there, these cook the fastest! The reason behind that lies in the fact that these lentils have resulted from splitting the red lentils by removing the skin and then splitting the reddish-orange seed into two halves.

Once cooked you will get a delicious and creamy stew that tastes great in purees or soups.

Also can be used for making hummus! Soak the lentils for a few hours. Put them in the blender with a bit of water, some lemon and salt to taste, and you’ll have the most delicious and healthiest of meals on your plate!

People often wonder if there is actually any difference in the lentils besides the colors. And the answer is, YES, there is a difference indeed.

The red ones are considered to be the sweetest in taste, with a cooking time ranging somewhere in the average zone compared to the other lentils. Can be used as a perfect and natural substitute for the thickeners you usually put in the soups. Compared to the green lentils, these have a lower fiber concentration (11%)

Oh, and one more thing – the red lentils also do range in color, so you may find it in gold, orange, pink and in red color.