M O R O CC A N
A combination of Red Lentils with
a Moroccan flavoured spice blend.
LENTILS
WHAT ARE LENTILS?
GLUTEN FREE DIET
INGREDIENTS
The name lentil was inspired by their lens-like
shape with ‘lens’ being the latin work for lentil.
Lentils are gluten free therefore great to use
for people with coeliac disease.
Red Lentils (92%), Dehydrated Vegetables [Capsicum,
Lentils are a type of legume (seeds that
grow within pods) and provide dietary
protein and fibre and are also packed full
of vitamins and minerals. They also contain
‘phytochemicals’ which may help to prevent
certain types of cancer.
(0.5%), Coriander, Parsley, Mint, Tarragon, Cinnamon
VEGETARIAN DIET
(<0.1%)], Salt, Vegetable Powders [Onion (0.9%),
• L
entils contain 8 essential amino acid and
if consumed with rice they provide the full
complement of amino acids needed for
growth and development.
Food Acid (Citric Acid), Spice Extracts (Paprika &
• G
ood source of protein and vitamins
& minerals (iron and zinc).
HISTORY
Lentils date back to the exotic spice trading
days as far as 6,000 B.C!
HEALTH BENEFITS
•High fibre helping maintain satiety.
•Excellent source of soluble fibre –
helps lower blood cholesterol.
•Good Source of protein – great substitute
for meat.
•Source of iron for vegetarians.
•High in Folic acid – can help reduce birth
defects and prevent heart disease.
•LOW GI - great for maintaining
blood glucose levels – great for
people with diabetes.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DIET
NUTRITION INFORMATION
WHAT ARE FODMAPS?
Some people suffer from food intolerances
which are caused by indigestible sugars that
may lead to Irritable Bowel Symptoms (IBS).
These sugars are known by the acronym
FODMAP which stands for:
F
ermentable – rapidly broken down
F
by bacteria in the bowel.
chains) and galacto-oligosaccharides
(galactose, glucose & fructose chains)
Lots of sugars.
D
Disaccharides – lactose (2 sugars).
M
Monosaccharides – fructose (single sugar).
A
And,
P
olyols – sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol and
P
maltitol (Sugar Alcohol).
•Foods that are identified as being a
problem for IBS sufferers have 0.5 grams
more fructose than glucose per 100 grams
of food.
•This is the most important sugar when
considering FODMAPs in food.
•If a food contains between 0.1 to 0.5 grams
more fructose than glucose per 100 grams,
it does not usually induce symptoms.
See the Nutrition Panel for breakdown.
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for 15 minutes with lid on.
a delicious accompaniment.
Servings per package: 3
Serving size: 50g
Ave Qty
Per Serving
Ave Qty
Per 100g
Energy
Protein
Fat, total
- saturated
Carbohydrate
- sugars
- glucose
- fructose
- sucrose
Dietary fibre, total
Sodium
Gluten
575kJ
12.3g
0.7g
0.1g
13.4g
2.0g
< 0.2g
< 0.2g
1.7g
6.0g
257mg
Nil Detected
1150kJ
24.6g
1.4g
0.2g
26.7g
4.0g
< 0.5g
< 0.5g
3.5g
12.0g
515mg
Nil Detected
RECIPE IDEA
MOROCCAN LENTIL
BURGERS
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• 1 Packet Celebrate Health Moroccan Lentils
• 1 Sweet Potato, peeled, cooked & mashed • 2 Spring Onions, finely chopped
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cup Gluten Free Crumbs / Potato Flakes
• O
ne cup of cooked lentils contain
approximately half the daily fibre
recommendation for adults.
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Mediterranean Lentils with 1 cup of water
in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Antioxidants may help to keep your
body healthy and strong.
IN RELATION TO FRUCTOSE:
Lentils are LOW GI, therefore for people
with diabetes they help maintain more stable
blood glucose levels.
1.Combine one packet of Celebrate Health
3.Serve either on their own or as
• H
igh fibre andw protein, low fat which may
help people feel full for longer thus helping
with weight management.
DIABETIC DIET
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
• M
any herbs and spices are rich
in antioxidants!
•Good source of Potassium.
Adults are recommended to eat 5-6 serves
(1/2 cup) legumes / vegetables per day.
Turmeric), Natural Flavour.
2.Stir then lower heat to simmer gently
•Cholesterol free, tiny amounts of fat.
AUSTRALIAN DIETARY
GUIDELINES FOR LEGUMES
Garlic (0.4%)], Tomato Powder, Sugar, Yeast Extract,
ANTIOXIDANTS
OOligisaccharides – fructans (fructose
•Gluten free.
Onion (0.5%), Garlic (0.2%)], Herbs & Spices [Cumin
• 1/2 Gluten Free Crumbs for dusting
• Vegetable Oil for frying
•Hommus Dip, Moroccan Dukkah
& Salad Leaves to serve
HOW TO PREPARE
Cook Celebrate Health Moroccan Lentils as per
pack instructions. Set aside to cool. When cool,
fold through the sweet potato, spring onion, egg
and gluten free crumbs until well combined. Divide
mixture into 8 patties and dust each side with
crumbs. Heat vegetable oil in a non stick frying pan
over a medium heat and fry each pattie until golden
brown. Serve warm with salad leaves, garnish with
hommus and dukkah.