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Published: Jan 11, 2023 | Modified: Aug 5, 2024 by Hina Gujral

Instant Pot Lentil Stew Recipe

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Looking for a quick and easy vegan meal? This vegetable lentil stew is ready in just 20 minutes! It’s perfect for family dinner.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How To Make Lentil Stew
  • Serving Suggestion
  • FAQs Related To Lentil Stew
  • Instant Pot Lentil Stew Recipe

Lentil Stew is a delicious, fulfilling vegetarian casserole made with brown lentils (whole masoor dal), vegetables (carrot, peas, onion, potato), herbs, and seasoning.

I like to call it a fridge-forage stew made with leftover vegetables and a few basic pantry staples.

It is one of my favourite dinner for the busy weeknights.

Reasons to LOVE Lentil Stew

  • it is nutritious and nourishing
  • only 10-minute cooking time
  • family and budget-friendly
  • it is vegan and gluten-free
  • has zero added sugar
  • one-pot meal (means fewer dishes for cleaning)
Ingredients for making stew

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Brown Lentils: The base of this stew is the brown lentil or the whole masoor dal. I use the dried lentil and cook them i the stew itself. Lentils are the best source of plant-based protein. Here are my favourite 21 ways to eat lentils every day.
  • Vegetables: From potato, sweet potato, carrot, beans, peas (fresh or frozen), squash to green leafy vegetables or tomato, feel free to add vegetables of your choice in the stew.
  • Herbs: Nothing beats the taste of fresh herbs in a stew. I love the combination of garlic, thyme, oregano, and parsley in my stew. But that does not mean you cannot experiment.
  • Seasoning: I like to keep it simple and let the flavour of the fresh herbs shine throughout my stew. Hence, salt, pepper, and a dash of red paprika does the magic for me.
  • Stock or Broth: If you want to make a flavoursome stew, please use vegetable stock instead of water to cook the lentil and vegetables. In case, you are out of homemade stock, use stock cubes/bouillon cubes dissolved in warm water or canned stock.

How To Make Lentil Stew

Here is a step-by-step instant pot stew cooking method.

  • Wash, and soak the dry lentil in 1 cup of water for 10 – 15 minutes or till you chop vegetables for the stew.
  • Set IP to saute mode for 5 minutes. Add oil, garlic, thyme, and onion in the inner pot. Saute for a minute to release the aroma.
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  • Next, add vegetables, soaked lentil, and saute for 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Add warm vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Close the lid of the IP. Set the stew mode for 10 minutes. Move the steam valve to the sealing position.
  • After the IP beeps, release the steam manually. Open the lid, gently mash the lentils using the back of the ladle. Add spinach leaves. Stir to combine them into the stew.
  • Taste the stew, if required add more salt or pepper.
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Serving Suggestion

Lentil Stew is a wholesome, one-pot meal in itself. Usually, apart from bread, there aren’t many sides required to accompany it.

Serve stew with homemade bread, over mashed potato or sweet potato, or on top of herb quinoa or couscous. It is best enjoyed on its own with artisanal bread slices.

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FAQs Related To Lentil Stew

Can I use canned lentils for making the stew?

Yes, you can use canned lentils. Drain all the liquid and rinse the lentils with water. Cook the stew only for 5 minutes.

What else I can add to lentil stew?

From pumpkin, sweet potato, squash, kale, baby spinach, beans, boneless chicken, to turmeric, curry powder, and cheese, you can add a lot of your favourite to make this stew suit your taste preference. Stew is a highly customizable lentil recipe.

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Instant Pot Lentil Stew Recipe

Lentil Stew is a vegan, gluten-free one-pot stew made with brown lentils and vegetables. Learn how to make instant pot stew in a few simple steps.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 599kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 1 Cup brown lentil (sabut masoor dal), uncooked
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ Cup chopped onion
  • ½ Cup chopped carrot
  • ½ Cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ Cup chopped potato
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 Cup warm vegetable stock (see recipe)
  • ½ Cup spinach, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Wash, and soak the dry lentil in 1 cup of water for 10 – 15 minutes or till you chop vegetables for the stew.
  • Set IP to saute mode for 5 minutes.
  • Add oil, garlic, thyme, and onion in the inner pot. Saute for a minute to release the aroma.
  • Next, add vegetables and saute for 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Drain water from the soaked lentil. Add lentil to the inner pot of IP. Add salt and pepper. Saute for the remaining set time.
  • Add warm vegetable stock. Stir to combine. Close the lid of the IP. Set the stew mode for 10 minutes. Move the steam valve to the sealing position.
  • After the IP beeps, release the steam manually. Open the lid, gently mash the lentils using the back of the ladle. Add spinach leaves. Stir to combine them into the stew. Taste the stew, if required add more salt or pepper.
  • Serve lentil stew warm with bread.

Recipe Notes:

  • I have used dry, uncooked lentils for making the stew. If you are using canned lentils make sure to drain all the liquid and rinse them before adding in the stew. 
  • If vegetable stock is not available use 1 stock cube and dissolve it in 4 cups of hot water. Or you can use boiled pasta water to flavour the stew. 
  • If you are using frozen vegetables make sure to thaw them as per packet instructions before adding in the stew.
  • You can jazz up your stew with curry powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, or red chilli flakes.
  • If you are not vegan, then sprinkle parmesan cheese on your stew before serving. It is a total game-changer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1979mg | Potassium: 1490mg | Fiber: 34g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 6833IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 9mg
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