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1 Be sure to use a large enough saucepan as the lentils will double or triple in size. 2  Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer until they are tender. 3  For whole lentils, cook time is typically 15-20 minutes. 4  For split red lentils, cook time is typically only about 5-7 minutes. For whole lentils, cook time is typically 15-20 minutes. 2  For split red lentils, cook time is typically only about 5-7 minutes. 3  Be sure to season with salt after cooking â if salt is added before, the lentils will become tough.
Salt the lentils: Lentils are cooked as soon as they are tender and no longer crunchy. Older lentils may take longer to cook and shed their outer skins as they cook. Strain the lentils and remove the bay leaf, if used. Return the lentils to the pan and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Taste and add additional salt as needed. Storing cooked lentils: Cooked lentils will keep refrigerated for about a week.