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Bring the water to a boil and steam the peas for no more than three to four minutes. Steam the peas for less time if you plan to incorporate the peas into a heated dish. Remove the pot from the heat and plunge the steamed peas into a bath of ice water to stop the cooking process and to help the peas retain their color.
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.