Lentils

You’re fine to eat unrinsed lentils. The only real reason to rinse it to remove possible dirt, and perhaps a tad of starch. Is it… Read More »Does It Matter If You Don’T Rinse Lentils?

Lentils contain antinutrients such as trypsin inhibitors and phytic acid, which reduce the absorption of some nutrients. Soaking and cooking lentils will minimize these, but… Read More »Does Boiling Lentils Remove Nutrients?

The good news however is that certain preparation and cooking methods can reduce the amount of anti-nutrients and enzyme inhibitors in lentils. One way to… Read More »How Do You Remove Antinutrients From Lentils?

As you can see pinto beans can be replaced with a lot of other beans and even with chickpeas or lentils. However, if you want… Read More »Can I Substitute Lentils For Pinto Beans?

Unopened canned lentils will keep in the cupboard or cool, dry place for up to one year. After opening and rinsing canned lentils, store in… Read More »How Long Do Canned Lentils Last?

Combine the lentils with 1 1/2 cups of water in a large glass microwave-safe bowl (a 2.5 QT/2.4 L bowl is a good size). Cook… Read More »Can You Microwave Lentils?

Yes, you can reheat lentils. You can even quickly reheat lentils from frozen in just a few minutes. Reheating lentils can be as simple as… Read More »Is It Safe To Reheat Tinned Lentils?

For best results, heat through in a pan with a dash of water. Otherwise, tear a 2cm opening at the top and microwave for 45s… Read More »Can You Eat Microwave Lentils Cold?

The grey foam that forms on top of a pan of lentils is caused by a substance in the beans called saponins. This substance lathers… Read More »Why Are My Lentils Foaming?

Before cooking, rinse lentils in cold water, pick over to remove debris or shrivelled lentils, then drain. Do lentils have to be rinsed before cooking?… Read More »How Do You Rinse Lentils?