Place the lentils, water, and broth base in a pot. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender but firm.

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Green lentils and squash take about the same amount of time to cook. Lentils simmer on the stovetop while the squash, tossed with olive oil and salt, roasts in a hot oven.

Green lentils, which we need for this first recipe, are easy to find. Don't worry that you'll only be simmering them for 15 minutes. It's enough time.

Small, firm lentils such as le Puy or beluga taste best in this dish. If you can’t find those, use small green lentils instead. They will be softer but still taste good. Don’t substitute red ...

Rinse the lentils and place in a sauce pan. Add enough water to cover the lentils by about 2-3 inches. Salt the water and bring it to a boil.

Greek Salad with Green Lentils 8 cups mixed lettuce greens ¼ red onion, thinly sliced ½ cucumber, sliced into half-moons 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges (optional) 16 kalamata olives ...

There are many kinds of lentils, but I think one of the tastiest is the little green French variety, marbled like a tortoise shell, called Verte de Puy. It has a rich, nutty flavor and retains its ...

Cook until the lentils are almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add the edamame and continue to cook until the lentils are fully tender, about 5 more minutes. Drain the excess water.

Recipe: Lentil Salad with Green Tahini – from Jeanine’s new cookbook Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 6 oz snap peas 1 shallot, finely chopped (1/3 cup) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ...

Unlike their green, brown and red counterparts, black lentils remain firm when cooked, which makes them a great addition to salads. This colorful black lentil salad is hearty and leafy.

Reduce the temperature, cover the pan and cook the lentils, stirring occasionally, until they are al dente tender but not pureed. This will take about 20 minutes.