How to Cook Lentils

1. Rinse your lentils with fresh water before boiling to remove any dust or debris.

2. Cook on a stovetop, using 3 cups of liquid (water, stock, etc) to 1 cup of dry lentils. Be sure to use a large enough saucepan as the lentils will double or triple in size.

3. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer until they are tender.

• For whole lentils, cook time is typically 15-20 minutes. For split red lentils, cook time is typically only about 5-7 minutes.

• Be sure to season with salt after cooking – if salt is added before, the lentils will become tough.

• Canned lentils are also another great time-saving option – just be sure to rinse them under fresh water for about one minute in order to reduce the sodium content.

• Lentils do not require soaking like other pulses.

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