Easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils
April 2, 2025
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
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
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Amount per serving
Calories
190
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
0g
0%-
Saturated Fat
0g
0% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
100mg
4% -
Total Carbohydrate
36g
13%-
Dietary Fiber
10g
36% -
Total Sugars
1g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
11g
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Potassium
550mg
12%