Tuscan Lentils (1 pound)

Lenticchie Toscane. Price per 1lb Tuscan Lentils are very small, delicate legumes with an aromatic and delicate flavor and a color which ranges from variegated green to light brown. Their inherent tenderness means you can cook them without any pre-soaking. One of the first pulse crops to be domesticated, they date back to the beginnings of agriculture itself. Medicinal properties of lentils have been mentioned in several old herbals. The 16th century writer Dondonaeus recommended lentils as part of the diet in monasteries as he believed that they dampened the sexual appetite!