Red lentils that can be used in soups, breads and salads is rich in sodium, potassium, protein, magnesium, vitamin C, iron, calcium, vitamin A and B12.
Wash with plenty of water before cooking. No need to soak. It cooks in about 30 minutes. Add the salt close to cooking to prevent opening the shell.
Red lentils are one of the oldest plants from ancient times. It throughout the world from Turkey, Syria and Iraq between 8500-6000 BC.