For this recipe, whether you're cooking on the stovetop or in the IP, you really don't need to soak the lentils in advance to help them cook. They'll cook quickly regardless. (If you eat a heavily plant-based, unprocessed diet and are concerned about phytates and bioavailability, you can feel free to soak them.)u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDo be sure to rinse the lentils until the water runs clear. u003cbr/u003e