BULK - Organic Lentils

Farm: Timeless Natural Foods (Ulm, MT)

Black Beluga Lentils® have caught the attention of chefs the world over. Rich in flavor and deeply satisfying, our Black Beluga Lentils® have an amazing 24% protein content, the highest of any lentil. This gem is a great choice for dramatic side dishes, pilafs, and as a bed for fish. Black Belugas Lentils® cook in about 25 minutes at a simmer.

Petite Crimson Lentils are petite, delicate, quick cooking, and slightly sweet to the taste. Thought to have originated in Turkey, they have been the foundation of Near Eastern cuisine ever since. The biblical story of Jacob and his brother Esau, revolves around the bartering of Esau’s birthright as oldest son for a simple bowl of lentil stew (Genesis 29-34). It was described as a “red stew” and is assumed to be a thick soup made of red lentils. 

French Green Lentils are stunning blue-green mottled seeds reminiscent of round stones polished smooth by mountain streams. Given their smooth texture, spicy flavor notes, and ability to hold their shape when cooked, it’s no wonder that this variety has been the lentil-of-choice for gourmet European and American chefs. Traditionally grown in le Puy region of south central France, these French Green Lentils are exceptionally well suited to Montana, where its cool, dry environment accentuates their beauty and flavor.

ABOUT THE FARM:

Timeless Natural Food operated by Timeless Seeds, Inc., is a Montana-based, farmer-owned food company specializing in organic specialty pulses, lentils, chickpeas, and heirloom grains. Founded in 1987 by four organic farmers, the company focuses on sustainable agriculture, soil-building crop rotations, and supporting organic family farmers throughout Montana and the surrounding region.