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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.
Split peas take 30 to 45 minutes to cook. Getting your Lentils Ready for Cooking. Lentils take less time to cook than beans or split peas, typically around 25 minutes. Dried lentils donât require soaking, but they do require sorting and rinsing. 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.