How To Boil Lentils
For the most part, lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, folic acid, vitamin B6, potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and copper. Ready to enjoy this nutrient powerhouse? If yes, be sure to keep up as we explore how to boil lentils!
Ingredients
- One cup of dried red lentils
- Water
- One teaspoon of salt
- Seasoning
What You Need:
- Measuring cup
- Glass bowl
- Spoon
- Strainer
- Stainless steel saucepan with lid
Instructions
- Measure a cup of red lentils and pour the same into a strainer.
- Check them over for stones, debris, or rocks.
- Pour the perfect red lentils into a glass bowl and add a cup of water.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Transfer the thoroughly-rinsed lentils into a saucepan and pour in two cups of boiled water.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a rapid simmer — five minutes tops.
- Bring down the pot of lentils from the stove. At this point, your lentils should be soft and tender.
- Add a teaspoon of salt to the mixture and stir them thoroughly.
- Return the saucepan to the stove and leave it to simmer for five minutes.
- It's time to serve your lentils and eat up.
Notes
Good to know: there are a whole lot of tasty dishes you can make with lentils — it's all up to you to do what tickles your fancy! Of course, in this article, we're going to focus on how to boil them.