Looking at lentils: Survey looks at lentil production, food usage

By SUE ROESLER, The Prairie Star
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019 Updated Apr 12, 2019

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By SUE ROESLER, The Prairie Star

Do you use lentils in your recipes or eat them as a side dish or as a part of casseroles and soups? How nutritious are lentils?

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