Aksoy Red Whole Lentils Perfect for Soups, Stews, Salads & Vegan Dishes, Non-GMO, High in Protein & Fiber, Great for Plant-Based Meals & Meal Prep, Versatile & Easy to Cook
Whole Red Lentils for Everyday Meals
Aksoy Red Whole Lentils are dried whole lentils with a mild earthy flavour and soft texture once cooked.
Whole red lentils generally take longer to cook than split red lentils and retain their shape for longer during cooking.
Use them in soups, curries, side dishes, salads and other savoury recipes.
How to Cook Red Whole Lentils
Soaking is not required. Rinse the lentils thoroughly in cold water and remove any debris before cooking.
- Place the lentils in a saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat.
- Cover and simmer until tender, usually around 15–20 minutes.
- Drain any excess water if required.
- Season and use in your chosen recipe.
Whole vs Split Red Lentils
Split red lentils cook more quickly and soften easily, making them especially useful for soups, curries and purées.
Whole red lentils take a little longer to cook and are useful where a more defined lentil texture is preferred.
Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, tomato paste, carrot, potato, Aksoy Red Whole Lentils, salt, Aleppo pepper, black pepper and water.
- Sauté the onion in olive oil until softened.
- Add tomato paste, carrot and potato and cook briefly.
- Add water, lentils and seasoning.
- Cover and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are fully tender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve warm with lemon and optional mint oil.
