1 cup dry Dried Lentils Cooked Yield — 2.5 cups cooked

Overview

1 cup dry dried lentils yields 2.5 cups cooked. Ratio: 1:2.5. Red lentils cook fastest (15 min) and break down into a puree.

Key Details

• 1 cup dry dried lentils = 2.5 cups cooked
• Ratio: 1:2.5
• 1 cup dry = 192g by weight
• Cooking method: simmer 20-30 minutes (no soaking needed)
• Red lentils cook fastest (15 min) and break down into a puree

Why This Matters

• Knowing the cooked yield of dried lentils helps with meal planning
• Dry-to-cooked ratios vary by ingredient and are essential for portioning
• Recipes may list cooked or dry amounts — conversion prevents errors

How To

1. 11 cup dry dried lentils yields 2.5 cups cooked
2. 2Cooking method: simmer 20-30 minutes (no soaking needed)
3. 3Red lentils cook fastest (15 min) and break down into a puree
4. 4Store cooked leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days

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