5.0 from 15 votes
Instant Pot Lentils
I was not kidding when I told you that making Instant Pot Lentils is so simple, you need just a few ingredients, and they are ready in less than 15 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils the cooking time works well for most lentil varieties like brown, green, French green, and black beluga
- 1 3/4 cup water chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Optional:
- 1 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs of your choice
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or other spices
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Add the lentils, water, or broth to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- Add salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you are using. Stir to combine.
- Close and lock the lid, point valve to Sealing (on older models), and select the Pressure Cook setting on high. Select 6 to 8 minutes for al dente lentils, or 10 minutes for softer lentils.
- When the timer beeps, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. After that open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the pot, discard any aromatics, and transfer the lentils to a bowl.
- Serve with tahini or white garlic sauce.
- Store cooked lentils in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days, or freeze for 4-6 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
459mg
(13%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.