Lentil Stew Recipe Instant Pot

April 07, 2023 Post a Comment

Hearty Lentil Stew from www.theharvestkitchen.com

Description

Lentil stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is packed with proteins and fiber. Made with green or brown lentils, vegetables and herbs, it’s a healthy, delicious and easy-to-prepare meal. This Instant Pot version of the classic stew is faster and more convenient, but just as flavorful and satisfying. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can have a hot and hearty meal on the table in no time. Serve it with crusty bread, a green salad, or over mashed potatoes and you have yourself a delicious and nutritious meal.

Prep Time

This lentil stew recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time. First, gather all the ingredients and measure them out. Then, chop the vegetables and mince the garlic. Finally, measure out the spices and herbs. That’s all there is to it!

Cook Time

This recipe takes 25 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. This includes the time it takes for the pot to come to pressure and the time to release the pressure. If you’re using a pressure cooker, the cook time will be slightly longer.

Ingredients

-1 cup green or brown lentils

-1 onion, diced

-3 cloves garlic, minced

-1 carrot, diced

-1 celery stalk, diced

-2 tablespoons tomato paste

-1 teaspoon dried oregano

-1 teaspoon smoked paprika

-1/2 teaspoon cumin

-1/2 teaspoon chili powder

-1 bay leaf

-1 tablespoon olive oil

-4 cups vegetable broth

-Salt and pepper, to taste

-Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the olive oil and onion and cook for 3 minutes until the onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

2. Add the carrot, celery, tomato paste, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, bay leaf and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Add the lentils and vegetable broth and stir to combine.

4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the pressure release valve to the sealed position.

5. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.

6. When the cooking time is finished, carefully release the pressure.

7. Remove the lid and stir the stew.

8. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.

9. Serve the stew with a sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Equipment

This recipe requires an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. It also requires a sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, and a wooden spoon.

Notes

This recipe is vegan and gluten-free. If you’d like to add some protein, you can add some cooked and crumbled bacon or cooked and shredded chicken. You can also add some cooked and crumbled Italian sausage.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Recipe Tips

This recipe is very versatile and you can easily customize it to your tastes. If you’d like to add some heat, you can add some red pepper flakes. For a creamier consistency, you can add some coconut milk. You can also add some diced sweet potatoes or butternut squash for some added flavor and texture. And if you’d like some added protein, you can add some cooked and crumbled bacon or cooked and shredded chicken.

This Instant Pot lentil stew is a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal that the whole family will love. With a few simple ingredients, this meal can be on the table in no time. Enjoy!