Super Simple & Fast Emerald (French) Green Lentils

I was really curious to try green lentils for a while; I was mostly familiar with brown and red lentils but saw that green ones were usually pricey. I was able to get some bulk for cheap and was pleasantly surprised with their taste and texture. They're also pretty to look at! This is a super simple side dish for 2-3 people; can be easily multiplied if cooking for your family/a crowd. This goes great with some couscous or quinoa. If using a pressure cooker, cut the time in half or a little less.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2

Ingredients

• 1  cup green lentil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1  tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley (or 1/2 tsp dry)
• 1  teaspoon olive oil (approx)
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Add the lentils and marjoram. If using dried parsley, add now too. Lower the heat.
2. Cover loosely and let cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender.
3. Remove any excess water if the lentils didn't absorb all of it, then put them into a serving bowl. If using fresh parsley, add now and mix well.
4. Drizzle a little olive oil evenly into the bowl (about 1 teaspoon or so, maybe a little less) and mix well.
5. Serve, salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy.