Step 1

Soak lentils for 2-4 hours or overnight, OR rinse and drain them in a colander.

Step 2

FOR SALADAdd green, brown, or black lentils, liquid, and sea salt to the Instant Pot, seal it and set to:soaked lentils: 2 minutes on high pressure (1.25 cups liquid)unsoaked lentils: 6 minutes on high pressure (2 cups liquid)FOR MAIN DISHPreheat the Instant Pot by pressing the sauté button, once the display says hot add a drizzle of oil and chopped onion and garlic and stir-fry until translucent.Add green, brown, or black lentils, liquid, and sea salt to the Instant Pot, seal it and set to:soaked lentils: 3 minutes on high pressure (1.25 cups liquid)unsoaked lentils: 8 minutes on high pressure (2 cups liquid)FOR SOUPSPreheat the Instant Pot by pressing the sauté button, once the display says hot add a drizzle of oil and chopped onion and garlic and stir-fry until translucent.Add green, brown, or black lentils, liquid, and sea salt to the Instant Pot, seal it and set to:soaked lentils: 5 minutes on high pressure (1.25 cups liquid)unsoaked lentils: 10 minutes on high pressure (2 cups liquid)

Step 3

Let pressure release naturally.