Ingredients

2 cups lentils

Dried bouquet garni

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Bring lentils, 3 cups water, bouquet garni, salt, and pepper to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are tender; begin checking after 20 minutes (cooking time will vary). Discard bouquet garni.