Note: A 19 oz./540 mL can of lentils drained is approximately equivalent to two cups (500 mL) of cooked lentils. Dried lentils often cost less than canned ones….How much is a can of lentils?

While canned are good for ready-to-eat uses such as a quick salad or side dish, the dried version works well for soups and stews, salads, and sides. A bag of dried lentils can really last forever, but they are best used within a year of purchase (or by the date printed on the package).

Tinned lentils are already soaked and ready to eat, so do not need to be cooked as long as dried lentils.

How much dry lentils is 400g cooked? A 400g tin usually has about 235g of lentils.

High in fiber and complex carbohydrates, lentils are a great option for those who have low-fat or low-calorie diets. For vegetarians and vegans, lentils are a good replacement protein; 1/2 cup of dry lentils, which yields just over 1 cup of cooked lentils, has about 26 grams of protein.

Preparing Lentils

Cook on a stovetop, using 3 cups of liquid (water, stock, etc) to 1 cup of dry lentils. Be sure to use a large enough saucepan as the lentils will double or triple in size. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer until they are tender. For whole lentils, cook time is typically 15-20 minutes.

1 US cup of dry lentils weighs 0.441 ( ~ 1/2) pound. (or precisely 0.44074167262227 pound.

The weight of cooked Puy lentils will be the equivalent to roughly half its weight of dried, uncooked lentils. For example, if a recipe lists 125g of dried lentils you will need 250g of Ready to Eat cooked lentils, or vice versa.

As a general rule, one cup of dried lentils yields two to two-and-a-half cups of cooked lentils.

Bring water or broth to a boil and add the lentils. Boil for 2 or 3 minutes and then reduce heat to a simmer. If adding lentils to a salad or if you desire a firmer textured lentil in your soup or stew, only cook them until they have a tender but firm texture. If cooking to use in a puree, cook until soft.

When dry, a 1-pound bag of lentils measures out to 2 1/3 cups. When cooked, however, a pound of dry lentils yields 7 cups of cooked lentils, which weighs 49 ounces, or a little more than 3 pounds.

Results

Though different types of lentils may vary slightly in their nutrient contents, one cup (198 grams) of cooked lentils generally provides about (4):

1 cup of cooked lentils provides 230 calories and 18 grams of protein, as well as it is an excellent source of folate, iron, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, and a good source of magnesium!

Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study has found. North Americans on average currently eat less than half a serving a day.