Seasoned Brown Lentils
Here’s an easy lunch or dinner idea: lentils! This basic recipe makes perfectly seasoned brown lentils to eat as a fast meal, or use in tacos, salads, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Basics
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the brown lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water, or a combination of both)
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
To serve as shown
- Pita bread
- Greek yogurt
- Cilantro
- Tomato wedges
- Other ideas: with Roasted Vegetables, Chorizo Eggs or Scrambled Eggs, in a Couscous Bowl, in Lentil Tacos
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large saucepan. (If you’re planning to cook them without seasoning to use in a separate recipe, omit the spices, salt, and pepper.)
- Bring to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. There will be some leftover broth but the lentils will soak it up as they sit and become perfectly moist. Taste and add another pinch of salt if you’d like. Serve warm. (Storage info: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator; reheat on the stovetop.)
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/seasoned-brown-lentils/
