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Lentils, Basic




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Materials Needed: Lentils, water, salt (to taste), a pot with a lid, and a strainer.

Directions

Measure out the desired amount of lentils. 1 cup of uncooked lentils will yield about 2 cups of cooked lentils.
Pick through the lentils to free them of shells or debris. Rinse and drain.
Cook lentils in a pot or sauce pan with a 2 to1 water to lentil ratio.
Cover the pot and boil the lentils for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Then, reduce the heat to a low simmer until the lentils are tender. Drain lentils, if necessary.
Cooking times vary considerably; the older the lentils are, the longer they need to cook. It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. Much like beans.
Season lentils as desired. Do not add salt before the lentils are fully cooked, as these can make the lentils tough