How To Cook Lentils
A complete tutorial for how to cook lentils (French, green, brown, black and red lentils). See notes below for possible seasonings to add in too.
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
- Stir together the lentils, water and salt in a large saucepan.
- Heat over medium-high heat until the water reaches a vigorous simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender but not mushy, approximately:
- Green/Brown Lentils: 20-30 minutes
- French Lentils: 25-30 minutes
- Black Lentils: 25-30 minutes
- Drain the lentils completely using a strainer.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1.00
$1.00
Per Serving
$1.00/serving
$1.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2.00 vs buying!
~$2.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (67% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| uncooked lentils | 1 cup | - |
| of water | 4 cups | - |
| fine sea salt | 0.5 tsp | $1.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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