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Foods For You: The Lowly Lentil, Nutritional Powerhouse In A Humble Package
Since the beginning of civilization, the lowly lentil has nourished healthy peoples across a wide portion of the globe. Lentils are the staple legume in India, consumed daily as a spicy soup (dal) or as a primary ingredient in fermented dumplings (dosas) and pancakes (idli). Lentils fed the hearty Roman legions and nourished the diverse populations of the Middle East. European households commonly consumed lentil soup for the evening meal right up until the second world war.