Cooked Lentils (Brown/Green Version 3)

🥘 Ingredients

• green or brown lentils 2 cup
• Kosher

1. 1

   Prepare: green or brown lentils , Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
2. 2

   Fill a large saucepan with water and generously salt, as if salting water for cooking pasta. Once the water is boiling, add the lentils and several cracks of black pepper.
3. 3

   Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook at a decent simmer for 10-12 minutes , or until the lentils are al dente—cooked through but with a bite and not soft.
4. 4

   Drain in a colander and shake to get rid of excess water. Transfer the lentils to a couple large towels to dry.
5. 5

   Once cool, store in a labeled large airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.