Description
Cook green or brown lentils perfectly every time with this foolproof method! Unlike chickpeas or beans, lentils can be cooked from start to finish in under 20 minutes. Add these nutritious tiny legumes to salads, soups, stews or even entrées like veggie burgers or bolognese.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dry green lentils (or brown lentils)
- 2 cups filtered water
- pinch of fine salt
Instructions
- Rinse the dry lentils. Use a fine mesh sieve to give the lentils a quick rinse. Also, inspect to make sure there are no small rocks or debris (pick them out if you find any) as it is natural for some to pass through into the batch after harvesting.
- Boil then simmer. Add 1 cup of lentils and 2 cups of water to a medium saucepan along with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer covered on low heat for 17 minutes. Remove the lid to test that the lentils are soft and tender (not mushy). Drain the excess water.
Notes
Don't overcook the lentils! Overcooked green lentils will lose their shape and become mushy. And while mushy lentils are fine for soups and stews, we want to avoid that for other dishes. Keep an eye on the lentils towards the end to check on their firmness.
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 17
- Category: How to
- Method: Stovetop