Westbrae Natural Organic Lentil Beans, No Salt Added, 15 Oz (Pack of 12) (Packaging May Vary)

I have been buying these lentils at my local grocery store for a long while now, but was delighted to find them on Amazon for so much less, no taxes and free to my door delivery!Now, why lentils, and why these particular lentils?1) Lentils are high in protein, vit B1, iron, and fiber!2) Lentils are low in fat, and are also low on the glycemic index!3) Lentils are a great base for many dishes: within 20 minutes you can have a tasty homemade dinner. Here is my favourite (start the clock): put on some basmati rice. In a separate pot, steam a large chopped onion for a few minutes. Add one can of lentils (always with the liquid!). Add dried garlic bits, chili powder, ginger powder, curry powder, all to taste. Stew for a few minutes. Add garam masala (a spice that can be purchased in most grocery stores) and cook for another few minutes. Serve over the basmati rice. There! Stop the clock! This should not have taken more then 20 minutes. Makes two servings (unless you are very hungry). This can be also prepared using oil (you'd fry the onion, instead of steaming it). The taste of the dish can be manipulated by using other spices (turmeric, cumin, etc.) and adding other vegetables (peas, tomatoes, cauliflower, etc.). You can also try adding some sliced almonds and a few raisins. You can prepare this a day ahead and take to work with you for an inexpensive, but tasty and healthy work lunch! The cost of the meal, including rice and the entire can of lentils, comes to less then four dollars (or thereabout).4) These lentils are organic, vegetarian, and kosher, for those who are interested.PS: Do not be put off by the "funny" look of the lentil liquid once you have opened the can. It is supposed to look like this. DO NOT drain the lentils!Enjoy!

These lentils are an amazing staple in my kitchen! I love lentils for vegetarian meals, though I've made a few spectacular non-vegetarian meals with them as well, including one with diced carrot and celery, turkey bacon, and thyme, sauteed together, then combined with the lentils and a little chicken or veg stock. I also dump a can into a quick soup, usually with canned tomatoes and some kind of green, like kale. They are possibly good enough to be eaten straight from the can, but I have yet to be in that much of a hurry. They're an amazing convenience, and really healthy, so that makes me happy. I love lentils spicy, savory, in soups and stews, in salads, as side dishes, I've even made a sauce with lentils. I used to occasionally buy these vacuum-sealed refrigerated lentils from Trader Joe's and they were great, but a little dry and also perishable. These cans are the perfect solution, especially via subscribe and save, with which I can have a case in my pantry for both planned and impromptu meals. Good flavor, good value, and they're organic!

In honor of my daughter I'm going to try and keep this short, who after reading my Moana review says I write too much, and asked for permission to rat me out if she every heard anybody complaining about my crazy review. Yes babe, you sure can. I stand by all my crazy. Have ordered 2 batches of these, they come shrink wrapped, sell by dates on both listed 1-2 years in the future. One can did come with a small dent in the last batch, but according to the US Dept of Agriculture website, small dents are not a safety problem. Only if it's big enough to crease the can or the sealed lid can a dent lead to bacterial contamination. Quality of product has been good, and very much a life saver on time strapped nights. Individual cans comparably priced to our local store, and lower in sodium then some brands-yippee! Seriously love these!

These lentils are great for complimenting meals made by someone, like me, who can become unpredictably too busy to cook. Sometimes I need a fast prepared meal, but I am way too health conscious to buy the unhealthy fast food. That is why I enjoy these organic lentils, which are ready from the moment I take them from the can. They are versatile in that I can combine them with various other foods, including salad, rice, and soup. However, my favorite way to eat them is with my favorite organic chips or on top of a slice of organic homemade bread. I think these canned organic lentils are great for a healthy eater when he or she is camping, in a hurry, or just feeling not up to cooking.The one minor problem with the product was that nearly every single one of the cans was dented somewhere. Therefore, the metal seems not as strong as it could have been made, or maybe the material was designed to be "flexible" on purpose. Anyway, I tore the paper off of all the dented cans so I could examine the dents. Fortunately, there were no holes at all.While they might be in weak cans, I like the lentils because they are organic and almost as delicious as their freshly cooked counterparts. Since I found no cans actually leaking, I have no complaints this time (and hope I never will), although, I do suggest the company improve the can quality. Because these lentils are organic, delicious, and reasonably priced, I would likely order these again.