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Instant Pot Curried Lentil and Potato Stew – A Comforting One-Pot Meal You’ll Crave All Year

Warm up with this Instant Pot Curried Lentil and Potato Stew — a creamy, flavorful, and hearty vegan meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespooncoconut oil
  • 1medium onion, diced
  • 1large carrot, diced
  • 2large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoonfresh ginger, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 tablespoonscurry powder
  • 1/2 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoonfresh thyme, finely chopped 🌿
  • 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • 2large potatoes, peeled and cut into1-inch cubes
  • 150g(3/4 cup) green lentils, rinsed
  • 1litre (4 cups) vegetable stock
  • 200ml (1 cup) coconut milk
  • 100g(3.5 oz) black kale, shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣ Set your Instant Pot to the “Sauté” function and add the coconut oil. Once it melts, add the diced onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  2. 2️⃣ Stir in the curry powder, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme, and ground cinnamon. Sauté for an additional minute to allow the spices to bloom.
  3. 3️⃣ Turn off the “Sauté” function. Add the cubed potatoes, rinsed green lentils, and vegetable stock to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  4. 4️⃣ Lock the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to High Pressure for 7 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually and remove the lid.
  5. 5️⃣ Stir in the coconut milk and shredded kale. Let the stew sit in the residual heat for 2-3 minutes until the kale wilts.
  6. 6️⃣ Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the stew hot with naan bread, and garnish with fresh coriander or a splash of lime juice if desired. Enjoy!
  • Author: Chef mia