Here’s how to cook lentils, those protein-rich legumes, in soups, salads, and beyond, plus a guide to the different lentils ...

One cup of dry lentils yields about 2.5 cups of cooked lentils. 1. Rinse the dry lentils. Use a fine mesh sieve to give the ...

You need a basic 1-2 ratio like cooking rice. For every one cup of lentils you need 2 cups of water. 1 cup of dry lentils ...

Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. This thrifty ingredient makes weeknight cooking so much easier. The humble lentil is a kitchen powerhouse. Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist ...

But the edge lentils have over their fellow legumes is that they cook from dried in a fraction of the time, which is a welcome bonus in our time-starved lives. These hearty soup recipes put the ...

Cook for 8-10 minutes constantly stirring. 9. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. 10. Add water bring to boil again. 11. Wash lentils in a strainer. Add lentils to pot reduce heat to medium low ...

A large family of pulses with many varieties, sizes and colours. Lentils do not need soaking before cooking. Some will hold their shape well when cooked; others will collapse once cooked ...

Cover the pan and cook until the lentils soften. You may have to top up the water if the lentils look dry but don't add too much, you don’t want to drain away any delicious juices later.

But “if they’re cooked well ... They’re most commonly sold dried, although you can also find ready-to-eat canned lentils at the store. Rinse lentils in a colander or sieve until the ...