Instant Pot Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Stew

Instant Pot Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Stew

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6
Author: David Buckingham

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cups onion chopped
  • 1 cup carrot chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 tbsp table salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 cup green lentils
  • 28 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Add the oil to the Instant Pot insert and set on the medium sauté function. Add the onions, carrot, celery, and salt and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, bay leaf, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the sauté function and add the lentils, tomatoes, and stock. Set Instant Pot to Manual, High Pressure and set for 18 minutes.
  • When finished cooking, set the valve to quick release. Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with parsley to serve.
  • Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups.