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Easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils
5 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Homemade
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Homemade
How to Make Easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils
If you’ve never cooked lentils, now is the time to give it a try with this easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils recipe. As a legume, lentils are packed with plant-based protein and will get you satisfied and powered through your day. We show you how to cook lentils in a healthy and diabetes-friendly way.
Add in your favorite non-starchy veggies like onions and bell peppers for a deliciously satisfying meal.
5 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Rinse the lentils under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve or colander.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf (if using).
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the lentils simmer for 20–25 minutes or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
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Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
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Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1/2 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 190
- Sodium 100mg
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Total Carbohydrate
36g
- Dietary Fiber 10g
- Total Sugars 1g
- Protein 11g
- Potassium 550mg
Ingredients
lentils (green or brown)
1 cup
low sodium vegetable broth
3 cup
bay leaves (optional)
1 leaves
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