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