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Green lentils are a high-protein meat alternative. They can be prepared in many ways and are also an excellent source of fiber, iron, and folic acid. We’ve rounded up 22 of the best Green Lentil Recipes from classic lentil soup to vegan green lentil burgers.
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How To Cook Green Lentils

Green lentils are a high-protein meat alternative. They can be prepared in many ways and are also an excellent source of fiber, iron, and folic acid. We’ve rounded up 22 of the best Green Lentil Recipes from classic lentil soup to vegan green lentil burgers
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small piece kombu

Instructions

  • Rinse the lentils in a fine mesh sieve under running water. Remove any small stones or bad lentils.
  • Place the lentils, water, bay leaf and kombu into a pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a very low simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20-30 minutes until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
  • Drain well, remove the bay leaf and kombu and serve.