Bob's Red Mill Brown Lentils is a 27 oz (765 g) bag of dry lentils that need no soaking, just a rinse and a 20 to 30 minute simmer, for soups, stews, salads, and grain bowls. It is sold as a Single or Pack of 3, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Brown Lentils: No-Soak Plant Protein for Soups and Salads
- About 13g plant protein per 1/4 cup dry — a substantial meatless protein source per serving
- No soaking required — cook straight from dry in 20 to 30 minutes
- High in dietary fiber, iron, and folate — typical of lentils as a whole food
- Mild, earthy flavor — versatile in soups, stews, salads, and grain bowls
- Naturally gluten free legume — not certified gluten free; processed in a shared facility
- Pack options — Single and Pack of 3 27 oz bags
How to Use
Rinse 1 cup of lentils under cold water and pick out any debris. Combine with 2½ cups of water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Season with salt, herbs, or spices near the end of cooking. Use in soup, dal, salads, or grain bowls, and store the dry lentils in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry.
About Bob's Red Mill
Since opening in Milwaukie, Oregon in 1978, Bob's Red Mill has stayed focused on stone-ground whole grains milled the old-fashioned way. The employee-owned company tests its products for quality and, where labeled gluten free, for purity under its own protocol. Find more natural grocery and pantry staples at Real Prime Deals, or visit bobsredmill.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bob's Red Mill Brown Lentils contain allergens?
Lentils are not one of the major food allergens, but these Brown Lentils are packaged in a facility that also handles wheat, tree nuts, and soy, so this product is not certified gluten free. Anyone with a wheat, gluten, nut, or soy allergy should read the printed label before eating, since facility notices can change between runs.
How should I store Bob's Red Mill Brown Lentils?
Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight and moisture. Once opened, reseal it tightly or transfer the contents to an airtight container to keep it fresh, and use within the best-by window printed on the package.
Do Bob's Red Mill Brown Lentils need to be soaked before cooking?
No. Unlike dried beans, lentils cook fully from dry with no soaking step. Just rinse them, pick out any debris, and simmer in water or broth for 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Skipping the soak makes brown lentils one of the quicker dried legumes to turn into a finished dish on a weeknight.
Where does Bob's Red Mill package its Brown Lentils?
Bob's Red Mill packages these dry brown lentils at its facility in Milwaukie, Oregon, the same site the company has run since 1978. Lentils are naturally gluten free as a legume, but this particular product is processed in a shared facility and is not certified gluten free, so check the printed label if that certification matters to you.