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Basic French Green Lentils in a large see-through bowl on a grey picnic table outside

Basic French Green Lentils

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October 14, 2017
7 Comments

I LOVE French green lentils (also called Le Puy) culinarily because they stay “al dente” and are just perfect for salads!  They are very “petite” (but of course!) and  have a strong nutty flavor to them. My French Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad uses these–YUM! You will also love my Carrot Quinoa Lentils. I love lentils in general because, nutritionally, they are truly outstanding (I mean that quite literally: click here to find out more about the health benefits of lentils). They are low in calories; they are an excellent source of high-quality plant protein; an outstanding source of fiber; rich in minerals, including calcium, potassium, and magnesium and a good source of B vitamins, especially folate. I have devoted two blogs entirely devoted to lentils so you can find out more how much and why I just love them: A Clandestine Ingredient; The Goodness of Lentils.

I like to use Bob’s Red Mills organic petite French Green Lentils (click here to see package and nutrition facts).

Basic French Lentils half-fill a large see-through bowl on an outdoor grey picnic table

 

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Basic French Lentils
 
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Cook time
22 mins
Total time
22 mins
 
Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 2 cups cooked
Ingredients
  • 1 cup French green lentils (dry)
  • 3½ cups water
Instructions
  1. Bring the water to boil in a medium saucepan
  2. Add the lentils and cook, uncovered, for 20-22 minutes, or until "al dente" but cooked through.
  3. Place in a colander to drain and rinse under cold water and drain again.
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Comments

  1. Mary says

    November 22, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    Thank you!! Good to know!!

    Reply
  2. Mary. Waldroff says

    November 22, 2019 at 11:39 am

    Thank you so much!! I went to Bob’s Red mill! and purchased some! The Villages is in Central Fl. Near Orlando Fl

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      November 22, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      YAY!!!! Mary I am so glad I was able to help in real time!!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        November 22, 2019 at 3:47 pm

        Me too!! Such a big help!!

        Reply
  3. Mary Walfroff says

    November 21, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    Where can I buy in The villages Lake county

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    • Catherine Katz says

      November 22, 2019 at 10:32 am

      Hi Mary, I don’t know where the villages lake county is, but you can them basically anywhere! I like to use Bob’s red mills https://www.bobsredmill.com/petite-french-green-lentils.html but again, it doesn’t have to be this brand. There are many others. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Ted says

    August 29, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    French green Lintels sprout really well in a mason jar on it’s side with a porous lid. Rinse and repeat. The sprouts are delicious for salad and for soups.

    Reply

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