Lentils and Beans Cooking Guide

Lentils and beans have been at the heart of my cooking for as long as I can remember. From traditional Indian dishes to cozy crockpot meals, I’ve cooked with nearly every variety out there. But let’s be honest, figuring out how long to soak, boil, or pressure cook each type can be a bit much. That’s exactly why I created this guide.

This tool brings together soaking times, stovetop simmering times, Instant Pot settings, and slow cooker durations for the most common types of lentils and beans. Just choose the ingredient from the dropdown, and you’ll get all the essential info in one place. Where I’ve written detailed cooking guides, you’ll also see a link to read more.

My hope is that this saves you time in the kitchen and helps you cook with more confidence, whether you’re making dal, hummus, chili, or just planning your weekly batch prep. Bookmark it, share it, and feel free to print any info you need. This one’s meant to be used.