Do I need to soak lentils?

No — unlike beans, most lentils cook quickly without soaking. A brief soak can shorten cooking time and reduce gas.

Which lentil is healthiest?

All colors are excellent; brown and green lentils hold their shape and are ideal for adasi and salads, red lentils dissolve into velvety soups, and beluga (black) lentils are richest in anthocyanins.

Are canned lentils as good as dried?

Nutritionally very close. Rinse well to lower sodium. For daily use, cooked-from-dried is more economical and lets you season them Persian-style from the start.

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