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Perfect Instant Pot Lentils

If you're looking for how to cook pressure cooker lentils, you've come to the right place. Learn all about lentils and how to cook them in the Instant Pot.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Greek, Indian, Lebanese, Mediterranean
Keyword: how to cook lentils, Instant pot lentils, pressure cooker lentils
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
TIme to Presssure & NPR: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Author: URVASHI PITRE

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils see chart for varieties
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Instructions

  • Prepare. Wash and drain the lentils.
  • For every cup of dry lentils, add 1.5-2 cups of water. Any seasonings, aromatics, spices including salt can be added at this point.
  • Cooking times. Use the chart to determine how long to cook.
  • At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 1g