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A plate of cooked lentils.

How to Cook Lentils

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Learn how to cook lentils and how to flavor them. Lentils are healthy, delicious, versatile, and easy! Make cooked lentils with flavorful spices in under 25 minutes!
Course Basics
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 13
Calories 134
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1 16 Ounce Bag Brown Lentils
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ Teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot (8 cups) of water to a boil.
  • Add the lentils to the boiling water. Let cook with the lid tilted for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When the lentils are soft but still intact, drain.
  • Add the spices and mix to combine. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg