Dry Lentils to Cooked Ratio

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If you’re in a hurry, red lentils are your best friend. They cook in about 15 to 20 minutes. That’s faster than you deciding what to watch on Netflix. Green and brown lentils need about 20 to 30 minutes. French lentils? They’ll take 30 to 40 minutes. That’s fine—perfect time to fold laundry or stare into the void.

Here’s a little secret: you don’t have to soak lentils like you do with beans. Soaking is optional, and I never do it because I have the attention span of a goldfish. Just rinse them, toss them in the pot, and let the magic happen. Easy peasy.

If you do soak them (for about 4 hours), they’ll cook faster. But honestly, who plans that far ahead? Not me. I’m a “decide what’s for dinner at 5:45 PM” kind of person. No judgment here.

Storage: When You Have Too Many Lentils

So you accidentally cooked way more than you needed? Welcome to the club. Cooked lentils keep in the fridge for about 5 to 7 days in an airtight container. They also freeze like a dream. Just portion them out in bags or ice cube trays (yes, lentil ice cubes are a thing), and you’ll have instant protein for future meals.

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Dry lentils, on the other hand, last forever. Like, almost literally. I have a bag from 2019 that’s still fine. They’re the zombie apocalypse food you can count on. Just keep them dry and cool, and they’ll outlast your subscription to that streaming service you forgot about.

And hey, if you ever find yourself with leftover cooked lentils, turn them into burgers, salads, or a weirdly delicious breakfast hash. Lentils are the Swiss Army knife of the pantry. Take that, beans.