Legumes · Dried

Green lentils

Also called whole green lentils, large green lentils

Large whole green-brown lentils; earthy and keep their shape reasonably well, good in soups, salads, mujaddara and vegetarian ragù.

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What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapBrown lentils
  • T1 · Great swapPuy lentils

    Holds its shape better and is a little more peppery.

  • T2 · GoodBeluga lentils

    Smaller, black and firmer; stays whole.

  • T2 · GoodCanned lentils

    Already cooked and softer; add near the end. (use 2.5× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodWhole masoor

    Smaller and softer, cooks a little faster.

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