(3 pack) Great Value Lentils, 4 lb

Lentils are one of the most versatile and budget friendly protein sources out there. (3 pack) Great Value Lentils, 4 lb at $16.89 is a fantastic deal, with 12 pounds of brown lentils at around $1.40 a pound. The average price for 1 pound of brown lentils typically ranges from $1.99 to $4.99 at most standard grocery stores, or online, depending on the brand. I found them to be a very good quality, and hold their shape well if not over cooked. I usually cook lentils in my Instant Pot to keep them from getting too mushy. But I also enjoy the versatility in not just soups and stews but baked goods, as wraps, high protein flour, (when ground up) salads, and a great addition to pasta sauce and sloppy joe's, in place of or addition to any type of ground meat. I always rinse them in a colander first. There are a ton of online resources to give you ideas of how to use this very valuable protein source. Even though I'm not a vegetarian or vegan, I find these sites have some of the best recipes. Lentils have a very mild flavor so they'll take on whatever flavor you incorporate. I enjoy using broths, bouillon, taco seasonings, BBQ sauce, or tomato sauce. When opening the bags I always transfer the lentils to jars to keep them fresh and pest free. Kept in air tight Mylar bags in 5 gallon buckets with oxygen absorbers they can last up to 10-25 years. In tightly sealed jars for over 3 years. They go very well with potatoes, cabbage, carrots and any inexpensive cut of meat. I have even cooked them with cubed spam just as an "experiment" meal, and they were delicious.

With the price of meat so high I've seen people start to incorporate lentils in their everyday meals to help stretch them further while also bulking up fiber. So far amazing idea I've added this to several meals with little to no lintel cooking experience I find these perfect for mixing into meals. So far husband the picky one has not noticed 😊

This is an easy approach to eating healthy. They cook just like beans. Rinse, minimal soak, medium boil until tender--maybe a couple of hours. Add meat and veggies to create a stand alone dish. Ok, okay!! You got me... Serve with cornbread and links to enhance your experience.

Last year I bought Goya lentils in the same size package at a much higher price, the Great Value brand is the equal to it at a great savings to the customer. I let them soak overnight in a covered pan and then rinse in running water until the water is clear. Two advantages to this, the soaking helps tenderise them and reduces cooking time while removing any dust or debris from the harvesting or processing phase. They are fairly small in size, a dark brown when cooked and easily used in a variety of dishes. They can be processed into a dip like hummus or shaped into burgers with additional binders. Brown lentils have an earthy flavor, but not overpowering , while providing protein and fiber.

Its always hard to review a very basic straight forward item. They are lentils. They will act look, cool like and taste like pretty much any common lentil out there. If you like lentils, then these will 100% fulfil your needs at a really per use good price.

Healthy (good source of fiber and protein), big volume (4 lb), fast delivery (under one day), good taste and easy to store. Unlike beans, these lentils do not cause bloating if I cook 1 cup of lentils in a ricemaker with plenty of water for couple of hours (boil for 30 minutes then keep boiled lentils warm afterwards).

These lentils are so clean one is tempted to not even rinse prior to cooking. A healthy must in salads providing plant protein. Add your fav, cooked vegetables, sesame oil, seeds and cheese and you have a wonderfully healthy meal!

With prices being so high, this is a great alternative to get in your everyday protein. My favorite is making Curry lentils with coconut milk. Yummy and very inexpensive. Great whipped up as a dip forbpita chips. I definitely recommend!!!

These are very good lentils and I purchase them all the time. I usually use an InstantPot to cook mine. They cook evenly and quickly. I have also tried the Goya brand lentils and I think the Great Value lentils cook better. But, every once in a while you will get a hard lentil and I haven't figured out a way too avoid that. Out of probably 20 lbs of lentils I get one or two hard lentils that are still edible, but they aren't the same soft texture as the other lentils. I still would recommend these lentil though.

All 4 lbs covered in mold. Walmart wants it shipped back for replacement. Not ordering this type of bagged product via website again. Disappointed because my local store doesn't even carry lentils. Online was only option. Amazon didn't send me moldy grains.