Description
A simple step-by-step guide for how to cook green lentils on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot with reliable results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils, picked through and rinsed
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 bay leaf or 3 sprigs thyme (optional)
- 1 shallot, peeled (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the lentils to remove debris.
- Add lentils, liquid, and herbs to a pot or Instant Pot.
- Cook using the stovetop or Instant Pot method until tender.
- Drain any excess liquid.
- Season with salt and olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Store cooked lentils in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- Freeze cooled and drained lentils for up to 6 months and thaw before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot, Stove Top
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 599 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 29 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg