Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley

Name: Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cups dry lentils; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 🧂 Salt to taste; 🧂 Ground black pepper to taste; ¼ cup dried parsley

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10 Min
2 Servings
$2

Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley

Cost $2, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
2 Servings
$2

INGREDIENTS

Main
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups dry lentils
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- 🧂 Ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dried parsley

STEPS

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add lentils and cook, stirring constantly, until plump and coated with oil, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until lentils are browned around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes.

Mix in parsley, remove popped lentils from the pan, and serve hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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Calories

1
Protein
2
Carbs
3
Fats

💡 Make sure to constantly stir the lentils to avoid burning.Use fresh parsley instead of dried for a fresher taste.Add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.For a crunchier texture, let the lentils cook a little longer.