Lentils
Lentils
the island of Lanzarote lentils are the most important. They’re rich in protein and are an excellent source of iron. The”conejera” lentil, especially the medium-sized variety, is renowned on and off the island.
Origin:
This is unclear, although some historians point to the Far East as its source, or to southwest Turkey or northern Syria.
Varieties:
On Lanzarote there are three types of lentils: the chiquitita or menuda (small), the mediana (medium) and the Lentejón (large).
This is unclear, although some historians point to the Far East as its source, or to southwest Turkey or northern Syria.
Varieties:
On Lanzarote there are three types of lentils: the chiquitita or menuda (small), the mediana (medium) and the Lentejón (large).