INSTANT POT LENTILS

This Instant Pot Lentils recipe is delicious and packed full of protein. Not only is it simple to make, but it yields enough for meal prep for the week and can be easily frozen, too.

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It includes a simple spice mix and flavorings that you can easily customize based on what your family loves best.

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1. With your instant pot on saute mode, heat up the olive oil, then add in the Brazilian sofrito.

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2. Saute a minute or two, until fragrant, then add in the lentils and the spices to the pot.

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3. Stir to combine, then add in the 5 cups of water. Turn the pot off, close the Instant Pot lid and turn the steam valve to the sealing position.

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4. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook (manual) at high pressure for 3 minutes.

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HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT LENTILS

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INSTANT POT LENTILS

Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

This Instant Pot Lentils recipe is delicious and packed full of protein. Not only is it simple to make, but it yields enough for meal prep for the week and can be easily frozen, too.

~ Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

It includes a simple spice mix and flavorings that you can easily customize based on what your family loves best.

1. With your instant pot on saute mode, heat up the olive oil, then add in the Brazilian sofrito.

MAKE THE SOFRITO

2. Saute a minute or two, until fragrant, then add in the lentils and the spices to the pot.

SAUTE

3. Stir to combine, then add in the 5 cups of water. Turn the pot off, close the Instant Pot lid and turn the steam valve to the sealing position.

STIR & ADD

4. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook (manual) at high pressure for 3 minutes.

COOK AT HIGH PRESSURE

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT LENTILS

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