Lentils

Lentils were probably one of the first pulse crops to be domesticated and originated in the fertile crescent of the Near East, indicating they date back to the beginnings of agriculture itself. The earliest carbonized remains (10,000 years old) were unearthed on the banks of the Euphrates River in Northern Syria. Genesis 25:29-34 tells us that Esau sold his birthright to his slightly younger twin brother Jacob in exchange for a "mess of pottage" (meal of lentils).

From a nutritional standpoint, they're rich in iron and fiber, and an important source of protein for many across the globe. This week, to celebrate our continued production of Lentil Soup, a look at lentils.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "Eliminate something superfluous from your life. Break a habit. Do something that makes you feel insecure." - Piero Ferrucci (psychotherapist and philosopher)

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Lentils