How to Cook Red Lentils

Split red lentils, often referred to as red lentils, are a delicious, protein-rich, quick-cooking legume excellent for soups, stews, curries, and dal.

Since they lose their shape and become mushy as they cook, they are less suitable to be cooked on their own and used for salads and are better suited to make easy one-pot meals.

Here, we show you how to cook red lentils in water or vegetable broth and share plenty of quick, tasty, and easy one-pot recipe ideas.