Author Notes
Toasted Skillet Popped Lentils seasoned with parsley and cayenne pepper. These nutty lentils make a delicious, low calorie under 20 minute meal. If you love popcorn you will love these! —Megan Olson
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups
dry lentils
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1 teaspoon
extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup
dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
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salt & pepper to taste
Directions
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In a medium skillet, warm to medium heat & add olive oil
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Once the oil is hot, add lentils stirring them to coat in oil
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After 5 minutes, the lentils will start to plump up
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Continuing stirring the lentils & moving them around the pan
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Add salt, pepper & cayenne to the skillet & stir another 5-7 minutes
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When the lentils appear brown around the edges, add parsley
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Remove from pan & serve immediately
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