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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.
Split peas and lentils do not require soaking. They take a short amount of time to cook (about 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the recipe). Dried beans on the other hand, do require soaking for at least 4 hours.(It is best to soak them overnight. Pre-soaked beans will take one to three hours to cook, depending on the kind of bean. 2  Follow the package directions for stove-top cooking times. 3  Using a pressure cooker cuts down cooking time significantly. 4  Hereâs a chart that shows how long it takes to cook various kinds of beans in a pressure cooker.