Description
These Instant Pot Red Curry Lentils are a flavorful and comforting dish that comes together easily for a satisfying meal. The red lentils are cooked in a creamy coconut curry sauce with aromatic spices, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Turn on Sauté Mode: Heat coconut oil in the Instant Pot. Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute.
- Enhance Flavor: Add red curry paste and turmeric. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Add lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Stir well.
- Cook: Cancel Sauté Mode, set Instant Pot to high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Natural Release: Allow 10 minutes natural pressure release, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Finish: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve over rice, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Leftovers are great for meal prep and taste better the next day.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
