Legume
Green Lentil
About This Entry
Green lentils hold their shape better than red or brown lentils, with a peppery, earthy flavor well suited to salads and side dishes — that earthiness pairs naturally with Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brown lentil
- carrot
- chickpea
- lamb leg
- onion
- red lentil
- rice
- rosemary
At a Glance
Group
Lentils
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Lens culinaris
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Green Lentil
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Lentils
- Scientific name
- Lens culinaris
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary