Verdina Lentils of Lanzarote

Description

The Verdina Lentil of Lanzarote, also called Lenteja Estón, is small in size, less than 5 mm in diameter, light green in colour with some darker shades. These dried pulses are particularly rich in fibre, iron and protein.

The Lanzarote Lentil or Verdina Lentil  is quick-cooking and does not need to be soaked. The Lanzarote Lentil is widely used in vegetable salads and as a garnish among other vegetable stews.

It stands out for its resistance to cooking, preventing it from peeling.

• Energy value: 350 Kcal
• Protein: 24.98 gr/kg
• Fat: 0.76 gr/kg
• Carbohydrates: 56.41 gr/kg
• Dietary fibre: 4.38 gr/kg
• Ash: 2.46 mg/kg
• Calcium: 0.02 mg/kg
• Magnesium: 0.09 mg/kg
• Iron: 54.5 mg/kg