Lentille verte du Puy

Lentille verte du Puy are commonly known as Puy lentils, grown in the French region of Haute-Loire and are considered superior in their texture and have a unique, peppery taste. The lentil seeds are dark green, with blue marbling and must belong to the Lens Esculenta Puyensis variety.

The climate in the region - dry summers and big differences in day and night temperatures provide firmness to the lentils, once they are cooked. They have been around in the region since the early 19th century, which has been proven with the discovery of a Gallo-Roman vase containing the tasty seeds.