Yellow lentils are a good source of vegetable protein. They also contain valuable vitamins and minerals. Because the yellow lentils are sold shelled, you can prepare them faster than other lentils.
Yellow lentils belong to the legumes. Since they are sold already peeled, you don’t need to soak them. As a result, their cooking time is significantly shorter than that of other types of lentils.
Due to their pulpy consistency and their spicy aroma, they are suitable for soups, curries, salads or spreads.
In this article, you’ll learn what’s in yellow lentils and how to use them.
Nutritional values of yellow lentils
Legumes such as yellow lentils are a valuable source of vegetable protein, especially if you eat mostly plant-based foods. We took a closer look at Alnatura’s yellow lentils and summarized the most important nutrients for you (per 100 grams):
Calories: 349 kcal – Like most legumes, yellow lentils are highly nutrient dense. This is mainly due to their high protein content.
Carbohydrates: 52g (2.10g of which sugars) – The shelled lentils are high in complex carbohydrates. Your body takes a long time to process them, so you stay full for a long time.
Protein: 27 g – The high protein content of the lentils is particularly remarkable. As a result, they can help you build muscle and are in no way inferior to animal foods.
Fat: 2.20 g – The fat content of yellow lentils is very low, so the lentils can also help you lose weight.
Dietary fibers: 6.70 g – The dietary fibers contained support your digestion and keep you full for a long time.
Yellow lentils are so healthy
In addition to energy-giving macronutrients, yellow lentils are also full of valuable vitamins. Lenses include:
provitamin A
B group vitamins
vitamin E
The body converts provitamin A into vitamin A. This is important for your eyes and vision, as well as for your immune system. The contained vitamin E has a protective effect on your cells.
Lentils also contain valuable minerals such as:
potassium
calcium
magnesium
zinc
phosphorus
Yellow lentils in your kitchen
The following applies to many types of lentils: Soak the lentils before preparation. Not so with yellow lentils—since they’re already peeled, you don’t need to soak them. As a result, the cooking time for yellow lentils is significantly shorter at twelve to fifteen minutes than for other varieties. They are therefore ideal for a quick dinner.
