Lentils in Water Lentils are a member of the legume family, and with their small, delicate shape and nutty flavour, they are extremely versatile beans. Easy to cook with as they have already been soaked and fully cooked, unlike dried pulses. High in protein and fibre and 1 of your 5 a day. Pulses have long been a staple part of the Italian diet and Napolina's are carefully selected before being rigorously checked to ensure that only the best of the crop are chosen.This attention to detail means that every soup, salad or sauce you prepare with our pulses will be bursting with flavour.