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Lentils (dry)

Dry lentils; small legumes that cook quickly without soaking.

Weigh for soups, dals, or salads; different colors vary slightly in cook time.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Store airtight, cool, and dry; very old lentils may take longer to soften.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Do I need to rinse?

Rinse and pick over for debris; no soak needed for most varieties.

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/lentils_dry/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/lentils_dry/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/lentils_dry/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/lentils_dry/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/lentils_dry/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/lentils_dry/oz-to-grams/