DAP with Kindergartners, Ages 5-6. Kindergarten is a time of change, challenge, and opportunity. Because of the great individual variation among kindergarteners and the wide age range of kindergarten children teachers must be responsive to developmental, individual, and cultural variations. Five- and 6-year-olds make great intellectual leaps.
Green Lentils - These can be pale or mottled green-brown in color with a glossy exterior. They have a robust, somewhat peppery flavor. Green lentils generally take the longest to cook, upwards of 45 minutes, but they keep a firm texture even after cooking. This makes them ideal for salads and other side dishes. Look for Lentilles du Puy, Puy lentils, or French Green lentils. Red Lentils - With colors ranging from gold to orange to actual red, these are the sweetest and nuttiest of the lentils - to our mind, at least! They're somewhere in the middle in terms of cooking time and are usually done in about 30 minutes.
Lentil Cooking. Lentils must not be overcooked or they will become soft and mushy. Different varieties require different cooking times. 1  Use 1 1/2 cups of water or broth to 1 cup of lentils. 2  Add water or broth to a saucepan and if desired add flavorings, such as herbs, garlic, and onions.3  Bring water or broth to a boil and add the lentils. Boil for 2 or 3 minutes and then reduce heat to a simmer. 2  Cook until tender. 3  Cook green and brown lentils for approximately 45 minutes and red lentils for 25 minutes.