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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 cooked lentils should be stored in the refrigerator covered and should be eaten within 3 days cooking lentils the basic approach lentils do not need to be soaked for any length of time before cooking them you can cook lentils by themselves in just water or stock and then eat them as isover the pot and turn the temperature down to simmer and cook for about 20 more minutes or until the lentils are tender if you ve added too much liquid and over cook them they will get mushy after 20 minutes most of the liquid will have been absorbed there may still be a bit of liquid on the bottom which is fine