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A big bowl of cooked lentils.
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How to Cook Lentils Perfectly (Not Mushy)

Learn how to cook lentils perfectly - it's easy! Watch my quick video below to see how I make them. Then use them in a variety of healthy, delicious recipes throughout the week.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Mediterranean
Keyword: how to cook lentils, lentil recipes, lentils
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

Optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the lentils in a fine mesh sieve under the faucet. Inspect the lentils and remove any bad lentils or small stones.
  • Add the lentils, water, bay leaf and kombu to a pot. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to a very low simmer, cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender but not mushy. 
  • Drain the lentils, remove the bay leaf and kombu and serve. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 11g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2.9mg