Get inspired with these delicious Instant Pot lentil recipes for healthy and budget-friendly eating. Perfect for weeknight cooking, comfort food cravings, and meal prep.
A FEW REASONS TO COOK WITH LENTILS
What's not to love about lentils? If you've been cooking with your Instant Pot long enough, you've likely made quite a few dishes with this pantry staple. They're a truly versatile food, and they fit in just about everyone's budget. You can get a ton of lentils without breaking the bank, and you can always find a beautiful rainbow of variety in the bulk section. The vegan eaters already know what's up with lentils.
Not only are they cheap, but they're healthy too. Naturally gluten-free, this tiny-but-mighty lentil is a fabulous source of plant protein coming in at 18 grams per cup! They're also high in vitamin B6 and B1, iron, folate, and magnesium, helping you to eat a bit less meat while still getting in those essential components. Finally, lentils are full of fiber to help keep you fuller for longer and make digestion smooth.
Generally speaking, you want to soak lentils prior to cooking just like with any legume. Not only does this increase nutrition by reducing the amount of phytic acid (which binds to nutrients), but it decreases cooking time too. It will also give you a chance to sift through the lot and find any stray pebbles hiding out amongst the lentils.
Did we mention they're tasty? With all the different ways you can cook and create with this legume, you'll never get bored. This is especially true if you're using your Instant Pot which takes the cooking time down, giving you perfectly tender and delicious results every time. Here are some of our favorite Instant Pot lentil recipes.
Thai Red Lentil Soup
Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Instant Pot Vegan Bolognese
Smokey Lentil Stew
Super Easy Coconut Lentil Curry
Turkish Split Pea Instant Pot Stew
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Instant Pot Madras Lentils With Raita
Low Calorie Soup With Vegetables & Lentils
Instant Pot Lentil Stew
Cheesy Instant Pot Lentils & Brown Rice
Instant Pot Cabbage Lentil Soup
Spiced Instant Pot Lentils and Rice
Chicken and Beluga Lentils in the Pressure Cooker
Rosemary Lentils, Beans & Yams
Instant Pot Chicken, Lentil & Bacon Stew
Golden Coconut Lentil Soup
Instant Pot Lentil Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Lentil & Veggie Soup
Instant Pot Lentil Chili
Instant Pot Dal Makhani
Instant Pot Aloo Palak Dal
Vegan Lentil Instant Pot Gumbo
We hope you enjoy these amazing ideas to use one of our favorite pantry staples - lentils! Cooking them has never been easier or more delicious. If you enjoy these recipes, make sure to share this roundup.
Jenn Peas and Crayons
Bring on the lentils!!!! Thanks so much for including my recipe! 🙂