Lentils are a small annual plant from the legume family. The seeds of this plant are used as food. There are 58 types of lentils. The origin of the large-seeded lentil species is the Mediterranean Region, the medium-sized one originates from Anatolia, and the smallest seeded is Afghanistan.

The first findings of lentils are found in the remains of a bronze age lake house in Switzerland, which indicates that it has been known since ancient times.

The color of the seeds varies between yellow, orange, gray, green and dark brown, depending on the variety grown. Sometimes mottled and spotted varieties are also found.

The most commonly used varieties are red, yellow and green lentils. Lentils contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C, F and calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, sulfur, zinc, chlorine, copper, iodine, albumin,

It has carbohydrates, fat and fiber. 1 kg. lentils, 1 kg. in meat and 1 kg. easily meets the albumin, carbohydrates and minerals in wheat bread. Lentils with high nutritional value,

It should be chewed well so as not to cause digestive problems. There are 354 calories in 100 grams. Despite its high calories, it does not make you fat. Our country has an important place in world lentil production.