Question:
What is the difference between red lentils and green/white lentils

I am trying to do the 5 day pouch test and the barley/lentil soup calls for red lentils. Well I bought green/white. Will it make a difference?    — przybylc (posted on April 19, 2010)

April 19, 2010
Shouldn't make a difference. Basically they are the same. The only real difference is in color, and a slight difference in flavor. Most people would not be able to tell the difference. Lentils of any color are fairly bland. All are high in fiber, protein, and vitamin B1. They are also high in Iron. Some lentils need to be peeled before eating, so follow directions for cooking on the bag before using in a recipe. Salt can also make some lentils tough, so don't add any for seasoning until after you boil them.
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