Description

Easily cook red lentils on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot with these simple steps.

Ingredients

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1 cup red lentils
3 cups water or broth (or a combination)
BIG pinch of salt

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Instructions

Rinse your lentils well in a fine mesh sieve. You want to rinse, and move the lentils around with your hand, until the lentils run clear. If you see any stones or non-lentil pieces, remove them.
Combine 1 cup red lentils with 3 cups of water and a BIG pinch of salt in a medium pot. Bring this to a boil and reduce to a low simmer. Cover the pot and cook them until they reach your desired texture. This will usually take anywhere from 5 to 12 minutes. For softer lentils, cook for more time, for firmer lentils, cook for less time.
Drain away any excess water and your lentils are ready.

Notes

For the instant pot:

Combine 1 cup lentils with 2 cups water (or broth!) and a BIG pinch of salt. Make sure the lid is secure and the steam release valve is in the sealed position. Set your instant pot cook at a high pressure for about 3 to 5 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then turn the steam release valve to “venting” and release and remaining pressure.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked
Calories: 150
Sugar: 0g
Fat: .5
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg