"Steve Pope" > wrote in message

> (2) First checking beans after 45 minutes is too long. (If you're
> at sea level.) Many common beans (ie. kidneys, pintos) cook within about
> > 35 to 45 minutes; some can cook in as little as 20 minutes
> (garbanzos, lentils).

But with lentils it makes a huge difference in cooking time depending on
whether you are cooking green or red lentils so a blanket 20 minute doesn't
apply with them.