Red lentils are delicious, healthy, and super easy to prepare. Read on to find out everything you need to know in order to get cooking with red lentils!
- 1 cup dried red lentils (split or whole)
- 2 ½ cups water, plus more as needed (use only 2 cups for Instant Pot method)
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Place the lentils into a fine mesh strainer and rinse them well with water. Remove any foreign objects such as small stones.
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Transfer the lentils to a small saucepan and stir in 2 ½ cups of water.
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Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
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Lower the heat and allow the lentils to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep a container of hot water near the stove as they cook, adding water to the pot if it dries up.
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By the time the lentils have finished cooking they should have totally broken down and absorbed most of the water in the pot.
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Season as desired and serve.
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Stir the lentils and 2 cups of water together in the Instant Pot.
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Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the "sealing" position.
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Press the "pressure cook" or "manual" button and set the pressure to medium. Set the cook timer for 10 minutes.
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When the lentils have finished cooking, carefully move the valve to the "venting" position and allow the pressure to fully release.
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Remove the lid from the Instant Pot and give the lentils a stir.
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Season and serve as desired.