Thanks, Barb, for the tips.

That inspired me to get creative yesterday, Sat. afternoon. Has a
recipe for a lentil soup with lentils (duh), ham chunks, (and
everything following from my dehydrated stores) onion, green pepper,
mushrooms, plum tomatoes, celery, and assorted herbs and spices.

Slowly simmered all afternoon.

Tasted, fooled with a bit more, simmered a bit more, added some other
veggies.
Tasted again.

Then decided to throw it all out.

Why did I buy that fancy dehydrator?

Or, I just decide to give up on doing anything with lentils.

Made dinner from a box of tuna helper.