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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.
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.