Buy Now → How To Cook Lentils
- Total Time22 minutes
- Yield2 1/2 cups 1x
- DietVegan
How to cook lentils perfectly every time! Lentils are so easy to make, inexpensive, delicious, and packed with protein and fiber. They’re the perfect addition to salads, side dishes, and more.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 cup of green or brown lentils
- 3 cups of water
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under the faucet in a fine-mesh strainer. And, remove any debris and bad lentils.
- Combine the lentils and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
- If there’s any excess water simply drain then let cool.
Notes
Store cooked lentils in a covered container up to 5 days in the fridge. And, up to 4 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 2.9 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.4 g
- Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Prep Time: 2 mins.
- Cook Time: 20 mins.
- Category: One Bowl
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Vegan
Find it online: https://shaneandsimple.com/how-to-cook-lentils/
