Lentils are Universally known and loved and have a rich heritage in many global food traditions from whole green and split red to French green and black Beluga. Lentils come in many shapes sizes and colors.

It's important to know between split and whole lentils split lentils have their seeds coat removed and the inner part of the lentil is split in half this means that they will cook much faster and will start to break down while cooking split lentils are great in curries as a thickener in soups and for purees while lentils, on the other hand, hold their shape through cooking and work nicely into salads and other applications where texture is desired lentils do require soaking before cooking you can simmer them just like you would rice or other grains keep your lentils in an airtight container in a cool dark and dry locations for up to year cook.

Cook lentils and prepared lentil puree can be frozen and used within 3 months or refrigerated for about a week lentils have a neutral flavor that takes on and carries the flavors from any dish from white tablecloth restaurants to high-volume chains lentil's versatility enables chefs to express their creativity through unique preparations.