How To Cook Lentils

Lentils are Quick Easy to Cook and Prepare Lentils to do not require soaking like other pulses Rinse your lentils with fresh water before boiling to remove any dust or debris 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 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

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