There's no shame in reaching for a can of lentils (I do this all the time too), especially when you need to get a meal on the table fast. But when I'm already cooking in the kitchen, it's easy to ...
Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Cooking lentils can be as easy as combining them with water and salt and then letting them simmer. Depending on type and age, lentils take 10 to 30 minutes to cook.