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How long to cook Lentils in a pot? Usually 15–20 minutes

About 20 minutes, between 5 minutes and 3 hr 15 min. The time depends on the size and the amount.

recipeAmount or sizeTimeHeatStep
Black Lentils with Fried Onion2 cups black lentils5 minAdd the lentils, season with salt and black pepper and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
Rice with Lentils and Fried Onion1 cup black lentils12 minRinse the lentils and cook them in water 10–15 minutes, until they are half-soft and hold their shape. Drain.
Brown Lentil Mujadara with Butter2 cups brown lentils15 minRinse the lentils and cook them in water 15 minutes, until they are half-soft and hold their shape. Drain.
Mujadara with Fried Onion1 cup green lentils15 minRinse the lentils and cook them in water 15 minutes, until they are half-soft and hold their shape. Drain.
Lentil and Vegetable Pie7 oz green lentils20 minCook the lentils in boiling salted water 20 minutes, until it is soft.
Homemade Vegetable and Lentil Terrine1 cup orange lentils20 minCook the lentils with the water 20 minutes, until softened.
Mujadara - Lentils and Rice with Fried Onion2 cups brown lentils20 minRinse the lentils and cook them in water 20 minutes, until they are half-soft and hold their shape. Drain.
Mujadara – Rice and Lentils with Fried Onion1 cup black lentils20 minRinse the lentils and cook them in water 20 minutes, until they are half-soft and hold their shape. Drain.
Lentil Salad with Vegetables and Lemon1½ cups black lentils20 minCook the lentils in water for 20 minutes, until they soften but still hold their shape.
Sephardic Jewish Legume Soup½ cup orange lentils3 hr 15 minTurn down the heat and simmer with the lid slightly open 120–150 minutes, until the legumes is tender. After 1

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