Instant Pot How To Cook Lentils in Minutes Easy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup or 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 1 teaspoon)
• 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed (approximately 200g)
• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth (950ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of kick) (1.25ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness) (15ml)