Lentil beans made perfectly for salads, soups, and side dishes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Vegetarian Side
Cuisine: Any
Keyword: Lentil beans
Servings: 4
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Susan Pridmore
Ingredients
1cupdried lentil beans
2cupswater or vegetable broth
1bay leaf
1smashed clove of garlic
Instructions
Rinse lentils thoroughly, and place in a medium pot. Add the water or broth, the bay leaf, and garlic.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. I prefer a simmer that’s so soft that there’s just a couple of bubbles at a time in the middle of the pot. A soft, slow simmer helps to keep the skins of the beans intact. Simmer for 25 minutes or until just tender. Remove the pot from the heat, and keep covered for another 10 minutes.
The result is perfect beans every time.
Notes
Calories were calculated using the VeryWell Fit nutrition calculator for 4 servings and prepared with water.