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Tasty Bite Vegan Organic 3 Bean Madras Lentils -- 10 oz


Tasty Bite Vegan Organic 3 Bean Madras Lentils
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Tasty Bite Vegan Organic 3 Bean Madras Lentils -- 10 oz

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Tasty Bite Vegan Organic 3 Bean Madras Lentils Description

  • Organic 3 Bean Madras Lentils™
  • Lentils with Kidney, Garbanzo & Black-Eyed Beans with Tomato and Spices
  • Authentic Awesome Indian
  • Made with Plants
  • Non GMO Project Verified
  • USDA Organic
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan • Vegetarian
  • Kosher

This dish is a chunky, organic version of our best-selling Madras Lentils. It is full of plant proteins. Savor black lentils coupled with garbanzo, kidney and black-eyed beans, slow-simmered with tomato and spices. It’s a great stand alone meal or pair with any of our Tasty Bite® rices.

 

Tasty, Delicious and Nutritious

 

• Real Ingredients

• Nothing Artificial

• Easy to Make


Directions

Easy To Prepare: We make it easy to enjoy the delicious flavors of Indian curries, sauces and stews; Toss the packet into the microwave for 60 seconds then enjoy your delicious, spice balanced meal

 

Microwave in Pouch: Tear pouch 2" to vent and heat on high for 1 minute (ovens may vary)

 

Heat on Stovetop: Pour contents into a pan; heat on low for 4 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally.

Free Of
GMOs, gluten, and animal ingredients.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2/3 Cup (140 g)
Servings per Container: About 2
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories140
Total Fat4 g5%
   Saturated Fat0.5 g3%
   Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium400 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate19 g7%
   Dietary Fiber7 g25%
   Total Sugars2 g
     Incl. Added Sugars0 g0%
Protein6 g
Vitamin D0 mcg0%
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1 mg6%
Potassium200 mg4%
Other Ingredients: Water, red kidney beans*, black lentils*, tomato paste*, sunflower oil*, chickpeas (garbanzo beans)*, black-eyed beans*, chickpea flour*, dried onion*, salt, chili pepper*, dried garlic*, cumin*.

*Organic

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