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A hand holds a 1-cup measuring cup brimming with vibrant red lentils over a metal bowl, ready for the instant pot.
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Red Lentils Instant Pot Recipe

This red lentils Instant Pot recipe is simple. Use as a healthy side dish that is vegetarian. Use same directions for brown, green, or yellow too.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: instant pot, lentils, ninja foodi, pressure cooker, red lentils
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 cup vegetable broth or water if you'd rather
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add lentils, broth or water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir.
  • Seal lid and steam valve. Set to high pressure for 16 minutes with a 15 minute natural release.
  • Open pot, slowly stir, taste, season more if you like and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg