Crushed Lentils (Adas Majroush)

Crushed lentils, known in Lebanese kitchens as adas majroush, are lentils that have been split or broken into smaller pieces. Because they cook down quickly and soften into a smooth texture, they are a common choice for shorbet adas, the lentil soup served across Lebanon, especially in the colder months. They are also used to thicken stews and in other home-cooked legume dishes. Crushed lentils are usually rinsed before cooking and simmered in water or stock with onion and spices. At Dekenet Al Nes, a package-free grocery store in Baaqline in the Chouf, crushed lentils are sold loose by the kilo. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to refill, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.