Tinned lentils, & other tinned beans are cooked?

bella430, May 22, 11:41pm
Can someone clarify for me - can I add tinned lentils (and other tinned beans) to a dish expecting they are already cooked in the tinning process! Or do I need to cook them separately and then add them!

dons14, May 22, 11:42pm
They are cooked already so you can just add.

bluecalico, May 22, 11:45pm
Drain and rinse, and add.

elliehen, May 22, 11:48pm
Some don't even need draining if it suits your recipe.