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The fast method is to put the pinto beans in a pan. Cover with water at least three inches above the beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover with lid, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the beans sit for one hour with the lid on. The beans will then be plump and ready to cook. Remove the lid after the hour and pour out water. Refill beans in pan with clean water, covering beans at least one inch above the beans.
1 Lentils take less time to cook than beans or split peas, typically around 25 minutes. 2  Dried lentils donât require soaking, but they do require sorting and rinsing. 3  Once youâve measured the amount of lentils you need, put them in a strainer and sift through them with your fingers, looking for grit or small stones. As noted above, dried beans have to be soaked in water for several hours or overnight before they can be used. 2  To soak beans overnight, use 3 cups of water for every cup of beans and soak at room temperature. 3  Then, strain the beans with a colander, discarding the soaking water.