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Instant Pot Red Lentils Recipe: Simple & Savory

This Instant Pot Red Lentils recipe is simple, savory, and perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. It's packed with flavors from cumin, turmeric, and paprika, and garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Sauté Function
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In the Instant Pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add the red lentils, water or broth, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before doing a quick release.
  • Stir the lentils and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or spinach for added nutrition.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 14gFat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Red Lentils, Vegetarian
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