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Pressure Cooker French Lentils

Firm, earthy Puy-style green lentils braised with aromatics, Dijon, and herbs in a fraction of the usual time using a pressure cooker. A classic French bistro side that pairs with roasted meats or stands alone.

35 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups French green lentils (Puy-style), rinsed, picked over
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 small carrot, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried per 2 sprigs)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the pressure cooker to saute mode. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil, then add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion, 2 small finely diced carrot, and 2 finely diced celery stalk. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1.5 cups rinsed, picked over French green lentils (Puy-style), 4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried per 2 sprigs), and 2 bay leaves.

  3. 3

    Pour in 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and stir to combine. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaves.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2 tsp Dijon mustard and 2 tsp red wine vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Questions

How long does Pressure Cooker French Lentils keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Pressure Cooker French Lentils?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Never fill a pressure cooker past its max line; the cook time itself does not change when you double.

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