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Lentil Shoots
Lentil Sprouts
Shoots from a kitchen favorite
Characteristics
Lentil shoots or sprouts (Lens culinaris) are a good source of B vitamins
and minerals like zinc and selenium.
The proportion of vitamin B12, which is scarece in plant foods, increases
during the germination of lentils.
Buying lentil shoots
Shoots and sprouts are becoming increasingly available in stores, and it’s
best to buy them in markets and specialty stores. They are usually sold
in trays or small bags. We recommend buying only what you need to use,
as shoots are fragile and should be consumed quickly.
In the kitchen ...
Lentils are one of the most widely consumed vegetables, especially in
stews and salads. And growing shoots has always been popular with
children. Because of ittheir high content of carbohydrates and proteins, the
seeds germinate quickly and easily. They have an intense flavor, crunchy
texture and the stems are thick and rich in carbohydrates.
They can be stir-fried, used as a garnish, in soups, salads or steamed
preparations.
How to keep them.
Lentil shoots are a very delicate and subtle ingredient and don’t keep
well. Buy them just before using them, store in the refrigerator, isolated
from other foods and in a slightly damp environment. If there is too much
moisture they rot. Wash them just before serving.
Did you know?
The origin of the word lentil comes from the Latin "lenticule" meaning small lens..
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