Green Lentil

LegumeEarthyNuttyMildPepperySavoryHearty

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 353
Protein (g): 25.8
Fat (g): 1.1
Carbs (g): 60.1
Fiber (g): 10.7
Sodium (mg): 6

Values for dry green lentils; cooked values are lower per 100 g due to water absorption.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Green lentil is a small, lens-shaped pulse with mottled green to khaki skins and a firm interior. It holds its shape when cooked and tastes earthy with a mildly peppery bite; common in soups, stews, salads, and pilafs. Sold dried, usually whole, it cooks in about 20–30 minutes depending on variety.\n\nDomesticated lentils originated in the Fertile Crescent and spread across the Mediterranean and South Asia; green types became staples in French and Middle Eastern cuisines. Today major production comes from Canada, Turkey, and India, with French-style green lentils often stocked alongside generic green lentils.