These small dark-green lentils, with blue spots are from the volcanic soils of the Puy region of France. When cooked, retains it's firmness, and has a robust nutty aroma, peppery flavor, and unique hardy texture.
Puy lentils makes a great side dish accompaniment to poultry, fish or meat, and or added to cups & casseroles
Basic Cooking Instruction:
Wash & rinse. Add 4-5 cups of water or broth/ cup of lentil, bring to boil. Lower the heat, simmer 25-30 minutes or until tender & soft (add more water as needed). Whisk lightly, flavor with butter or oil, salt to taste and seasoning if desired. Cook uncovered over low heat until desired consistency. Serve warm.
Puy lentils makes a great side dish accompaniment to poultry, fish or meat, and or added to cups & casseroles
Basic Cooking Instruction:
Wash & rinse. Add 4-5 cups of water or broth/ cup of lentil, bring to boil. Lower the heat, simmer 25-30 minutes or until tender & soft (add more water as needed). Whisk lightly, flavor with butter or oil, salt to taste and seasoning if desired. Cook uncovered over low heat until desired consistency. Serve warm.