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Serves About 8

Red Lentils (good for soups or a side dish)

• 1 cup uncooked lentils (pick through them for stones and give them a good rinse before cooking) will yield 2½-3 cups of cooked lentils
• salt & pepper to taste

Lentilles du Puy, Green or Black Lentils

• 1 cup uncooked lentils (pick through them for stones and give them a good rinse before cooking) will yield 2½-3 cups of cooked lentils
• salt (optional)
• bay leaf (optional)

Cook Red Lentils

1. In a large saucepan (the lentils will nearly double in volume) place the lentils and cover them with 2" of  water. Add a generous pinch of salt
2. Bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 15-20 minutes. When they are completely cooked, red lentils will be a soft, orange puree

Cook Lentilles du Puy, Green or Black Lentils

1. In a large saucepan (the lentils will nearly double in volume) place the lentils and cover them with 2" of  water. Add a generous pinch of salt
2. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 30-45 minutes
3. Drain and serve as a side or in a salad (Lentil Salad 3 Ways)