They take a bit longer to cook but hold their shape well which makes them ideal for salads and warm side dishes. French lentils have a pleasant peppery taste and are hearty and firm in texture. They have a more intense flavor compared to other varieties. Most likely draining won’t be necessary.įrench Lentils, French Green Lentils, De Puy Lentilsįrench lentils also known as “lentilles vertes”, or green lentils in French are dark green in color and smaller than standard green lentils. Release the Pressure: When the cooking cycle is complete, release the pressure by doing a quick release.Cook on High Pressure: Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.11 minutes for a softer texture.Add Lentils to the Pressure Cooker: Place 1 cup of lentils and 2 1/4 cups of water in the Instant pot.Red, yellow and orange lentils turn to mush when cooked in the pressure cooker as they have a softer texture. The pressure cooker or Instant pot cannot be used to cook some types of lentils. Use the lentils in salads, side dishes or in your favorite lentil recipe. Drain: Drain and discard the bay leaf (if using).Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or on high for 1.5 hours or until the lentils are tender.Add to Slow Cooker: To cook lentils in the crock pot, add 1 cup of lentils and 2 or 2.5 cups of water.Some type of lentils may take longer time to cook. Drain: Drain and discard the bay leaf.Cook: Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the lentils are tender.Add to Pot: To cook lentils on the stovetop, add 1 cup of lentils, 4 cups of water (or enough water to cover them by at least 2 inches) and a bay leaf to a pot.You can find detailed information in the printable recipe card below. I will go through the most popular varieties and which methods work best for each type. There are different methods for cooking lentils and cooking times will vary depending on each variety.
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