Lenteja de Tierra de Campos

Lenteja de Tierra de Campos are the lentils grown in the unpolluted soil and under the bright skies of the León, Palencia, Valladolid and Zamora provinces. These lentils are brown to gray-brown with black flecks, smooth and buttery in texture.

After the harvesting, which takes place from late June to July, Lenteja de Tierra de Campos are dried and stored in the appropriate conditions to preserve their natural properties.  Nutritionally, these lentils are high in protein and fibre, low in fat and have a significant content of iron and calcium.

Lenteja de Tierra de Campos are traditionally used in different kinds of soups and stews, mostly combined with various meats and vegetables.