should you soak split peas overnight
Split peas and lentils do not require soaking. They take a short amount of time to cook (about 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the recipe). Dried beans on the other hand, do require soaking for at least 4 hours.(It is best to soak them overnight. As noted above, dried beans have to be soaked in water for several hours or overnight before they can be used. 2  To soak beans overnight, use 3 cups of water for every cup of beans and soak at room temperature. 3  Then, strain the beans with a colander, discarding the soaking water.