How To Cook Black Lentils
Wondering how to cook black lentils? Easy and healthy, black lentils can help you make filling vegan dishes. Ready in just 6-20 minutes, depending on which cooking method you pick!
Ingredients
- 1 cup black lentils
- 3 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Black Lentils On The Stovetop
- Rinse lentils thoroughly.
- Boil water in a small or medium saucepan.
- Add black lentils, salt, and any aromatics you like when the water starts to boil.
- Turn down to a simmer (low-medium heat).
- Cook until the preferred texture is reached.
- Strain lentils and use them as desired.- For a firm texture, cook for 15 minutes.- For soft, tender black lentils, cook for a total of 17 minutes.- For very soft, cook black lentils for 20 minutes total.
How To Cook Black Lentils In An Instant Pot
- Rinse the black lentils thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup of black lentils and 2 cups of water to your Instant Pot.
- Set your Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Naturally, let the pressure release for 10 minutes.
- Release the remaining steam by setting the steam release valve to “venting.”
- Strain any remaining water and use the cooked black lentils as desired.- For firmer black lentils, cook for 6 minutes. - For soft, tender black lentils, cook for a total of 8 minutes. - For very soft, cooked black lentils for 10 minutes.
Equipment
- Wood Cooking Utensils
Video
Notes
Please read through the above blog post for helpful tips and tricks!
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 0.4g, Sodium: 157mg, Potassium: 0.03mg, Fiber: 10g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 4mg