like others have said, certain color lentils are actually “peeled” (red) so they way require less time.
also, the instant pot is a total game changer for dry goods, especially beans. it cannot be overstated.
its got a ton of accessory capabilities for culinary flourishes, but at it’s core it’s a high efficiency “smart” pressure cooker so you can turn even the most recalcitrant dry beans into thoroughly cooked magic in way, way less time.
dry kidney beans are like an overnight / 24 hour soak + 15 minute boil + 90 minute simmer conventionally.
dry kidney beans in the instant pot? 45-50 minutes total while you don’t have to pay any attention to it.
I can never get into lentils. Needing to soak my food overnight requires a level of forethought and planning that I lack.
Lentils cook faster than basically any other legumes, you can whip up a pot in like 30 minutes.
You have been lied to.
Bean lied to*
like others have said, certain color lentils are actually “peeled” (red) so they way require less time.
also, the instant pot is a total game changer for dry goods, especially beans. it cannot be overstated.
its got a ton of accessory capabilities for culinary flourishes, but at it’s core it’s a high efficiency “smart” pressure cooker so you can turn even the most recalcitrant dry beans into thoroughly cooked magic in way, way less time.
dry kidney beans are like an overnight / 24 hour soak + 15 minute boil + 90 minute simmer conventionally.
dry kidney beans in the instant pot? 45-50 minutes total while you don’t have to pay any attention to it.
You don’t have to soak them though? Red ones are done after boiling like 20 minutes or less from dry, harder green and brown ones maybe like 40 or so.
Pressure cooker.
All praise the pressure cooker.
Pressure cookers are based because they make dry beans time travel and can double as a bomb if needed.