Green Lentils

Store dried green lentils in a cool, dry place in an airtight container for up to a year.

Rinse lentils thoroughly under cold water before cooking.

Green lentils typically do not require soaking, but soaking can reduce cooking time.

Cook lentils until tender but not mushy for best texture in salads and side dishes.

Add aromatics like garlic, onion, or bay leaves to the cooking water for extra flavor.

Tomatoes

Onions

Garlic

Carrots

Celery

Herbs (thyme, rosemary, bay leaf)

Spices (cumin, coriander)

Vinegar

Lemon juice

Overcooking, which results in mushy lentils that lose their shape.

Not rinsing lentils, which can lead to a cloudy cooking liquid and potential grit.

Adding salt too early in the cooking process, which can sometimes toughen the lentils.