>>128816
I think it's usually on the bland, tasteless side but that's just the way I make it. Really you can spice it up any way you want, which of course changes the flavor. My current batch has a bunch of bellpeppers, spinach leaves, almonds, and ham cubes in it which tastes pretty decent.
Lentils are about the easiest thing in the world to cook, and they're loaded with protein. They're just short on the amino acid methionine, so eat some meat or something with them.
Anyways, I usually soak 3 bags overnight, then drain and change the water. Then just put them on the stove with a decent amount of water in the pot they float so I can't tell you an exact amount, and put the stove on high. They cook in about 30 minutes, during which you can prep the other ingredients. When they're soft they're done, just try to manage the water so it's for the most part boiled away when it all finishes. You should get the hang of this after once or twice, it's extremely simple.
Lentils are god-tier food bro.