Organic Brown Lentils 500g

Brown lentils are the most widely grown and mildest-flavoured lentil — a versatile, everyday pulse that holds its shape moderately well when cooked, making them suitable for both soups (where some breaking down is welcome) and salads. These certified organic brown lentils from Just Natural Organic are the go-to everyday lentil for home cooking: economical, filling, and nutritious.

Provides protein (25g/100g), folate, iron, manganese, and high dietary fibre. Mild flavour absorbs seasonings well.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 500g.

Rinse and cook 1:2.5 ratio for 20–25 minutes. Use in soups, stews, lentil shepherd's pie, lentil bolognese, and as a filling for burritos and grain bowls.

Recipe idea — Lentil Shepherd's Pie: Cook 250g brown lentils with 1 chopped onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery sticks, 400ml vegetable stock, 1 tin tomatoes, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and mixed herbs for 25 minutes. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, top with creamy mashed potato, and bake at 200°C for 25 minutes until golden. A genuinely satisfying plant-based version of a British classic.

Ingredients: Organic Brown Lentils.

FAQs

Do brown lentils hold their shape?
Yes, moderately — better than red lentils but not as well as green or puy varieties. They are well-suited to dishes where some texture loss is acceptable. If you need them to hold their shape perfectly (e.g. cold salads), use green or beluga lentils instead.

Do brown lentils need soaking?
No — rinse and cook directly for 20–25 minutes.