Dinner

Lentil and Quinoa Stew

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Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 4

Delicious Lentil and Quinoa Stew recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.

Lentil and Quinoa Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups kale, chopped

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the sliced carrots, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute.
  4. Step 4: Add the rinsed lentils, quinoa, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
  5. Step 5: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  7. Step 7: Open the lid and add salt, pepper, and chopped kale to the stew, stirring until the kale is wilted.
  8. Step 8: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

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