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The lentil (Vicia lens or Lens culinaris) is a legume; it is an annual plant grown for its lens-shaped edible seeds, also called lentils. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each. Lentil seeds are used around the world for culinary purposes.
Lentils are among the most ancient cultivated foods; they have been found in human settlements dating back to the Bronze Age. [9] Researchers have dated the preparation and cooking of split dal as far back as 800-300 BC.
Grain legumes include beans, lentils, lupins, peas, and peanuts. [22] Legumes are a key ingredient in vegan meat and dairy substitutes. They are growing in use as a plant-based protein source in the world marketplace. [23] [24] Products containing legumes grew by 39% in Europe between 2013 and 2017. [25]
Lentil soup is a soup with lentils as its main ingredient; includes meat, and may use brown, red, yellow, green or black lentils, with or without the husk. Dehulled yellow and red lentils disintegrate in cooking, making a thick soup. It is a staple food throughout Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
Articles relating to the lentil (Lens culinaris or Lens esculenta), an edible legume. It is an annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each. As a food crop, the majority of world production comes from Canada, producing 45% of the world's total lentils.
Scrape the lentils and vegetables in a serving bowl. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes.
In 1988, the Israeli botanist Daniel Zohary and the German botanist Maria Hopf formulated their founder crops hypothesis. They proposed that eight plant species were domesticated by early Neolithic farming communities in Southwest Asia (Fertile Crescent) and went on to form the basis of agricultural economies across much of Eurasia, including Southwest Asia, South Asia, Europe, and North ...
They come for the endless portions of meatloaf, pulled pork, chicken and dumplings, red beans and rice, fried okra, potato salad, cornbread, banana pudding, cobbler, and much more.