Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley

Lentils are skillet-toasted with a cayenne-parsley seasoning to make nutty popped lentils, a quick and easy, gluten-free snack or appetizer!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 30 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup dried parsley
• 1.5 cups dry lentils

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in lentils; cook and stir constantly until plump and coated with oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until lentils are brown around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in parsley; remove popped lentils from pan and serve.