Petite Golden Lentils This page first published: Jun 3, 2005 · Updated: Jun 13, 2018 · by CooksInfo. Copyright © 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Petite Golden Lentils are quite round, gold-coloured lentils about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) wide. They cook very quickly, but hold their shape when cooked. They have an earthy flavour.