If you’re in a hurry, grab red lentils. If you’re pretending to be a gourmet chef, go with French lentils and tell your guests they’re “heirloom.” But the universal truth is: most lentils take less time than you’d think. They are the ultimate lazy-cook’s hero. You can boil water, dump them in, and go check your email. By the time you’ve answered three spam messages, dinner is almost ready.
In the time it takes to watch a single episode of a sitcom, you can have a full pot of lentils. That’s faster than ordering pizza (if you count the delivery wait) and a lot cheaper. So next time someone asks, “How long does it take to make lentils?” just smile, shrug, and say, “Longer than I’d like, but faster than I deserve.” Then grab your spoon and enjoy.
