Easy French Lentils
French lentils hold their shape when cooked, making them perfect for salads and side dishes. Here’s a basic recipe for how to cook them!
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Yield
- 8
Ingredients 6
- 1 pound (2 ¼ cups) French lentils, also called Puy lentils
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried mediterranean herbs, such as thyme, tarragon, or sage
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Method 2
- 01
In a large saucepan, bring all ingredients to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until tender (taste to assess doneness).
- 02
Drain the excess liquid. Taste and if serving as is, season with additional salt and pepper (and maybe a drizzle of olive oil). Add chopped fresh herbs or a little minced garlic to make a tasty side. Or use it in salad recipes like my French lentil salad.
Provenance
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