Nutritional benefits of lentils green microgreens

The lentils green plant is rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals, including:

- protein;

- fibre;

- calcium;

- magnesium;

- potassium;

- iron;

- folic acid (vitamin B9);

- vitamins B1, B2 and B3;

- vitamin C.

Taste and use

Lentils green seedlings are a nutritious, delicious and versatile food that can be used in all kinds of dishes. They can be used in pasta dishes, salads or combined with other vegetables and cereal-based dishes such as barley or rice.

Try a mixed salad of barley and spelt, with sautéed courgettes and boiled carrots, flavoured with turmeric and fresh lentil sprouts. Garnish to taste with a few fresh mint leaves and ground pepper.