To cook lentils:
Place 1 cup of lentils in a pan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, until lentils are soft and the mixture has thickened. Stir occasionally as the mixture is cooking to prevent sticking.
This lentil mash can be stored in the fridge and added to baked goods for extra nutrition. Lentils are high in protein, iron, fiber and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.