How to Make Lentils

How to Make Lentils

Ingredients

Ingredients

dried lentils salt optional seasonings water

Rinse Lentils

1

Place lentils in a colander or strainer and run under cold water.

Cook Lentils

2

Add lentils to a pot with water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer, cooking 10 to 30 minutes (depending on type of lentils).

Drain and Cool

3

Drain and let cool. They can be used in any recipe that calls for cooked lentils.

Serve lentils in this hearty and delicious Spicy Lentil Soup with Chicken Sausage!

Serve lentils in this hearty and delicious Spicy Lentil Soup with Chicken Sausage!

Lentils are also used in this tasty recipe for Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Lentils and Rice.

Cooking lentils is easy to do, and this healthy and delicious food can be used in a wide variety of tasty recipes!