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Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes

Lentils or Split Peas

Prep time
5 minutes PT5M
Cook time
12–45 minutes PT12–45M
Yield
3 cups
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Two small piles of uncooked lentils and split peas Nugget Markets signature recipes

When preparing dried lentils or split peas, be patient—cooking at too hard of a simmer will cause them to break up. If using in a salad, let them cool completely before handling to limit crushing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils or split peas
  • 3 cups water
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Preparation

Sort lentils or split peas to remove any stones or debris, then rinse.

Place lentils or split peas in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Simmer according to the following timelines, or until tender: 

  • Red lentils: 7–10 minutes
  • Yellow lentils: 15–20 minutes
  • French lentils: 25–30 minutes
  • Split peas: 30–40 minutes

Season to taste with salt after cooking.