Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley

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!

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

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ 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.