Chef's Choice Sampler

Chef’s Choice, Organic Lentils, Chickpeas & Split Pea Sampler. Our popular Chef’s Choice is designed for both those who love legumes and those who love to cook. This beautifully assembled box includes one package each of our Du Puy Lentils, Black Kabuli® Chickpeas, and Yellow Split Peas. This selection gives you a wide range of possibility in a variety of cuisines. Each legume offers something special compared to its more common grocery store counterpart. All are loaded with protein, dietary fiber, folates (Vitamin B9), and a host of minerals. The Chef’s Sampler makes a great gift.

Du Puy Lentils. These lentils are regarded around the world as the best of the best. Their aqualine seed coat is mottled green and deep blue, reminiscent of stones polished by a clear brook. They cook to perfection in 20 minutes to offer an addictive slightly peppery flavor. It is no wonder that Du Puys are often specified in gourmet recipes and insisted on by white table cloth chefs. The Du Puys are great in both soups and salads, and hold their body well in soups that stay on the stove, both hot and cold salads, and for any lentil recipe whose leftovers will be refrigerated.

Black Kabuli® Chickpeas. Chefs love these chickpeas for their distinctive black seed coat and exciting plate presentation. The Black Kabuli’s® are well suited for both Mediterranean and Indian cuisine. Patience is a virtue when it comes to chickpeas, since they take more than 60 minutes to cook (half that if soaked overnight), but they remain nicely firm in soups that simmer for hours. It’s unlikely you’ll find recipes for black chickpeas in most cookbooks or websites, but feel free to substitute them for chickpeas in any recipe. The color does “bleed” a bit into the water, so we recommend you cook the chickpea separately from other grains and before adding to vegetables or other grains.

Yellow Split Peas. The sweet, mild flavor and bright color of Yellow Split Peas are pleasant upgrades from common green split peas. Their bright color also opens up exciting possibilities in substituting for green peas in many recipes. Cookies, cakes, and breads are all open options for this versatile and satisfying legume.

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