Bob's Red Mill Petite French Green Lentils

Details

Petite French Green Lentils have a pleasant, peppery flavor and lovely dark green color. No need to pre-soak these delicious legumes! They cook on the stovetop in just 25 minutes and are a terrific choice for dishes like salads and soups.

• While many dried beans require pre-soaking, Petite French Green Lentils cook up quickly with no soaking required

• Unlike other varieties of lentils, Petite French Green Lentils hold their shape after cooking, so they're perfect tossed with olive oil in salads and pilafs

• Prized by chefs for their rich, nutty flavor and hearty texture

• Excellent source of fiber and protein

Ingredients

FRENCH GREEN LENTILS.

Directions

Basic cooking instructions: Stovetop: Rinse lentils before cooking. Place 1 cup lentils in a large pot with 2-1/2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 25 minutes; drain well. Slow Cooker: Rinse lentils before cooking. Place 1 cup lentils, 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1-1/2 hours; drain well. Multi-Cooker: Rinse lentils before cooking. Place 1 cup lentils, 2-1/2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt in the pot of a multi-cooker. Set the valve to sealing. On manual setting and high pressure, set for 5 minutes. Natural release the pressure for 20 minutes; drain well. Note: To reduce cooking time, soak 1 cup lentils overnight in 3 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Drain and follow cooking instructions above. Makes 4 servings.

Store in a cool, dry place.

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