So, how long do you cook lentils? It depends on the color, your patience, and whether you’ve secretly started a new Netflix series. But here’s a cheat sheet:
- Brown/Green: 25–30 mins. Check at 20.
- Red/Yellow: 10–15 mins. Don’t blink.
- Black: 25 mins. Posh and punctual.
- French (Puy): 20–25 mins. Fancy green guys.
In the end, lentils forgive almost everything. They’re cheap, they’re packed with protein, and they won’t judge you if you eat them cold from the fridge at 2 AM. Just cook them until they feel done—like a hug that doesn’t fight back. Bon appétit, you legume legend.
