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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.
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. 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.