Features
- Type: natural dried pulses
- Ingredients: 100% lentils
- Origin: Italy
- Pack size: 1 kg
- Availability: all year round (January–December)
- Storage: at room temperature, in a cool, dry place away from heat and light; below 18 °C in the warmer months
- Packaging: plastic wrapper
- Notes: product subject to natural weight loss; may contain traces of nuts and shells
Choose AranciaDoc® Lentils and bring to your table the simplicity, goodness and nutritional richness of high-quality Sicilian pulses.
Good to know
AranciaDoc® Lentils description
AranciaDoc® Lentils are a precious pulse of Sicilian and Mediterranean tradition, recognised for their authentic taste and complete nutritional profile.
Rich in plant protein, fibre and B vitamins, they are a natural source of energy and wellbeing, perfect for soups, salads and rustic dishes of Italian cooking.
Grown and selected in Italy, they guarantee genuineness and quality in every pack, bringing the authentic taste of our land to your table.
Discover the whole AranciaDoc® range of pulses and nuts, selected and packed by artisan methods to offer you only healthy, natural products.
Nutritional information
- Energy: 1302 kJ – 310 kcal
- Fat: 1.5 g (of which saturates 0.29 g)
- Carbohydrate: 37.7 g (of which sugars 1.53 g)
- Protein: 24.4 g
- Salt: 0.007 g
Lentils are considered among the most nutritious and digestible pulses, with many benefits for the body:
- rich in plant protein, ideal for vegetarian and balanced diets;
- contain B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9), vital for metabolism and nerve health;
- provide iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, useful for the heart and muscles;
- contain soluble fibre, which helps regulate digestion and blood sugar levels;
- naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free.
A perfect ally for anyone who wants a healthy, complete diet.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Lentils lend themselves to a wide variety of traditional and creative recipes:
- as a base for rustic recipes, such as lentil soup and minestrone;
- excellent stewed with tomato and Mediterranean herbs;
- perfect for vegetable meatballs and burgers;
- delicious in warm salads with vegetables or wholegrain cereals;
- ideal to accompany meat or fish dishes.
Thanks to their soft texture and delicate flavour, they suit every season and every type of cooking.
Frequently asked questions
- Do they need soaking before cooking?
Yes, we recommend soaking for about 8 hours, then rinsing and cooking for 30–40 minutes. - Do lentils contain gluten?
No, they are naturally gluten-free. - Can I use them for soups and velouté?
Certainly! Their texture makes them ideal for making creamy, nourishing velouté soups. - How should they be stored?
In a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture. - Where can I buy Sicilian lentils online? At AranciaDoc, specialising in the online sale of typical Sicilian products.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).