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HOW TO COOK LENTILS PERFECTLY — EASY LENTIL RECIPE AND TIPS



How to Cook Lentils Perfectly — Easy Lentil Recipe and Tips image

Learn how to cook lentils so you can add these nutritious, affordable, tasty legumes to your everyday routine. It's so easy—learn from these step-by-step directions.

Provided by Kara Zauberman

Categories     dinner    side dish

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 c.

dried lentils

2

bay leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  •  Rinse the lentils in a fine mesh sieve and pick out any small stones or debris. Combine the lentils, bay leaves, 3 cups water and a generous pinch of salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.  Drain the lentils, discarding the bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Use in any recipe that calls for lentils. 

CRISPY LENTILS: THREE WAYS & HOW TO COOK THEM



Crispy Lentils: Three Ways & How to Cook Them image

Packed with flavor, protein and crunch, these crispy lentils are the perfect topper to your next meal. Check out three variations to try!

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Yield 8

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