Perfect Lentils

Prep:

5 m

Cook:

25 m

Ready in:

30 m

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INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Green lentils

1 cup

Water

2 cups

Salt

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

DIRECTIONS

Rinse lentils in a strainer.
Pour water in a medium pot. Add lentils. Add salt now if you want your lentils to be chewy. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover. Allow the lentils to simmer for 20 min, until tender.
Drain excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Serve as desired. Enjoy!

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