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.
Recipe by Elaine Gordon on November 7, 2024
Prep time: PT3M
Cook time: PT17M
Total time: PT20M
Keywords
how to cook green lentils, how to cook brown lentils
Ingredients
1 cup dry green lentils (or brown lentils)
2 cups filtered water
pinch of fine salt
Categories
how to
Steps
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.
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.
