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Instant Pot Lentils — High Pressure, 10-12 min
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Pressure: High
Cook Time: 10-12 min
Overview
Instant Pot Lentils: High pressure for 10-12 min, 5 min natural. Red lentils: 5 min. Green/brown: 10-12 min. Use 2.5 cups water per 1 cup.
Key Details
- Pressure: High
- Cook Time: 10-12 min
- Release: 5 min natural
- Doneness by time
- Red lentils: 5 min. Green/brown: 10-12 min. Use 2.5 cups water per 1 cup.
Why This Matters
- Instant Pot/pressure cooker cuts cooking time by 60-70%
- Set it and forget it — no monitoring needed
- Tenderizes tough cuts of meat quickly
- Energy efficient compared to oven cooking
How To
- 1Add liquid to inner pot (minimum 1 cup)
- 2Seal lid, set to High pressure for 10-12 min
- 35 min natural
- 4Red lentils: 5 min. Green/brown: 10-12 min. Use 2.5 cups water per 1 cup.
- 5Always check internal temperature for meats
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cooking-tempsinstant-potpressure-cookerinstant-pot-lentils
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Must KnowFrequently Asked Questions
10-12 min on High pressure. 5 min natural. Red lentils: 5 min. Green/brown: 10-12 min. Use 2.5 cups water per 1 cup.