Lexi's Clean Kitchen · by Lexi
How to Cook Lentils
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 48%
CARBS 63G73% OF CAL
11G FIBER0G ADDED3G INTRINSIC49G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 1G3% OF CAL
0G SAT1G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A simple technique for cooking lentils on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot with aromatics and broth until tender. A versatile base for many dishes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 2- 1 cup lentils (picked through and rinsed)
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 bay leaf or 3 sprigs of thyme (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 2 cups water or broth (more as needed)
- 1 shallot (peeled (optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 17%·PRO 48%
CARBS 63G73% OF CAL
11G FIBER0G ADDED3G INTRINSIC49G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 1G3% OF CAL
0G SAT1G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 608mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 700mg
- Calcium
- 54mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 608MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.