How to Cook Lentils Perfectly (Not Mushy)

Name: How to Cook Lentils Perfectly (Not Mushy)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 4 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 small piece kombu

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
135 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Asian, Mediterranean

How to Cook Lentils Perfectly (Not Mushy)

Heather Dixon

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup lentils
4 cups water

Optional

1 bay leaf
1 small piece kombu (approx 3 to 4 inches)

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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.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 9g (18%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 366mg (10%) Fiber 11g (44%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.5cup
Calories	135kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	9g	18%
Sodium	13mg	1%
Potassium	366mg	8%
Fiber	11g	44%
Vitamin A	15IU	0%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	2%
Calcium	28mg	3%
Iron	2.9mg	16%