Instant Pot Green Lentils Recipe
This Instant Pot Green Lentils Recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a nutritious meal. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, it combines green lentils with aromatic spices and fresh parsley for garnish.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Rinse the green lentils under cold water and drain.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add a bit of oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the green lentils, water or broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Stir the lentils and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes:
This recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 13gFat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
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