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At 230 calorie per cup of cooked lentils, lentils fall in the same range as cooked brown rice, potatoes and bananas. Some fats like butter, oils, nuts and meat are higher in calories, while non-starchy vegetables contain fewer calories per serving.
Once the water starts to boil, turn the heat down to simmer (with the lid slightly ajar) until tender. This should take approximately 10 minutes. If you prefer a softer texture for your lentils, you can take the pot off the stove but keep the lid on for another 5 to 10 minutes. 3. Lentils can double or triple in volume once cooked, so the 0.5 cup raw lentils should yield about 1 to 1.5 cups of cooked lentils. Resulting Yield: about 1 to 1.5 cups.