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Easy Lentil Recipes for Your Busy Weeknights

My go-to lentil recipe! A tangy marinade transforms cooked lentils into a perfect, flavorful addition to salads and bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cooked Lentils
  • 1 cup uncooked French green or black lentils
  • Medium pot water
Lemon-Herb Dressing, optional
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Combine lentils and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 17 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water and let cool before using in recipes that call for cooked lentils.
  2. Transfer the cooked lentils to a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, mustard, and pepper, and stir to combine. Mix in the parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve as a side dish or refrigerate for up to five days.

Notes

Yields 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils.