Jump to RecipeThis post contains affiliate links.Please see our disclosure policy.Your complete guide to making Instant Pot Lentils! The pressure cooker is one of my favorite ways to make this versatile and delicious legume; it cooks them hands-free to evenly tender perfection every time.

Use this guide to make green, brown, beluga, French, or other firm lentils to serve as a side or use in your favorite lentil recipes, like Lentil Salad, Lentil Meatloaf, Lentil Tacos, or Lentil Taco Meat! Table of ContentsIngredientsHow to Cook Lentils in the Instant PotJenné’s Recipe TipsRecipe VariationsStorage DirectionsFrequently Asked QuestionsMore Easy Legume & Bean RecipesInstant Pot Lentils Recipe When asked how to eat high-protein on a vegan diet, one of my responses is always “legumes!” In addition to other plant-based protein-rich foods like tofu, nuts and seeds, seitan, and quinoa, legumes are a sure-fire way to add healthy protein to your diet.Legumes are a fairly wide category — consisting of beans, chickpeas, edamame, peanuts, and lentils — all of which are high in protein and a host of other nutrients.For example, every one cup serving of cooked lentils (the star of today’s show), contains 18 grams of protein, 16 grams of fiber, and micronutrients like iron, folate, potassium, and phosphorous (source).

With such an impressive nutritional profile (at an incredibly budget-friendly price, I may add!), I make lentils every week of the year.Whet

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