Castelluccio Lentils

Native to Italy, Castelluccio lentils are quite tiny indeed, yet they have a big presence in the culinary world, where they are highly prized for their complex, delicately nutty, slightly earthy flavor and tender texture. Besides, these lens-shaped seeds have a particular affinity with garlic, rosemary and shellfish. In addition, their nutritional properties are their high protein content, a good level of sugars and a low fat content, the latter being of the unsaturated kind which helps to prevent arteriosclerosis. In addition, lentils are rich in vitamins, minerals and, in particular, high in fiber, necessary for our organs to function properly and effective against cholesterol.