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How to Cook Lentil Beans

Lentil beans made perfectly for salads, soups, and side dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Vegetarian Side
Cuisine: Any
Keyword: Lentil beans
Servings: 4
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Susan Pridmore

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentil beans
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 smashed 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal