La lentil Tierra de Campos It is a lentil with a small diameter between 3.4-4,5 mm, buttery and very fine on the palate. Its cover, which is not lost during cooking, is brown or brown with black pits. The color of the cotyledon is yellow.
Lentil Tierra de Campos, attractive food
His wealth protein (23%), low fat content and high levels of fiber (11%), vitamins and minerals make this lentil Tierra de Campos a necessary food in a balanced diet.
La ease of conservation They make it suitable for consumption throughout the year, forming part of traditional stews with meat and vegetables. But it can also be mixed with salads, creams, hummus or hamburgers. In general, any dish.
Under the European badge of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), the lentil Tierra de Campos. It does so in the natural region of the same name, nestled in the provinces of León, Palencia, Valladolid and Zamora.
Its geo-climatic environment, the nature of its soils and the good work of farmers make this lentil a legume of excellent quality. The sowing is usually carried out between January and March, being its harvest in the month of July. After collection, the lentils They are selected and packed with the most modern methods. Always making sure that they reach the consumer through supermarkets and distribution centers with their maximum quality.
Increase of these lentils since it is PGI
Since the recognition of Lentil Tierra de Campos as IGP in 2005, the acreage has increased. From the 600 hectares to the more than 4.000 hectares that have been sown in the 2017 campaign. In 2016, 3.800 tons of lentils were harvested. Although this represents a small amount compared to the 70.000 tons of lentils that are consumed in Spain.
You will find the Lentil from Tierra de Campos, with quality endorsed by the Regulatory Council, in containers of half, one and five kilos, as well as in the form of a pre-cooked product. Only containers that bear the back label of the Regulatory Council guarantee the origin of the lentil Tierra de Campos.
In order to promote the knowledge and consumption of these vegetables quality, the Regulatory Council Lentil Tierra de Campos carries out various initiatives. Among them stands out Lentil Day Tierra de Campos, which is celebrated on the second Friday of March. In it, this lentil is the protagonist of the letters and menus of more than 120 restaurants throughout the national territory. Thus doing promotions in different points of sale.
Activity Lentils on Fridays recalls the consumption of this legume on Fridays for the Ingenious Hidalgo D. Quijote. He too Lenteja de Tierra de Campos Short Story Contest. Both are other activities linked to this quality legume.
