Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry With Sweet Potatoes Recipes

INSTANT POT SWEET POTATO LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Turn on the SAUTE function on your instant pot. Add in the olive oil and finely chopped onion. Saute until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Now add the pressed garlic and stir around for about a minute.
• Turn off the SAUTE function. Add the rest of the ingredients + 1½ cup of water. Lock the lid in its position and turn the steam valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL (pressure cooking) and adjust the time to 4 minutes.
• When the cooking cycle is finished, wait 10 minutes before manually releasing the pressure.
• Serve warm with rice, quinoa, naan bread or flatbread.
• Optional add-ons: avocado, sweetcorn, parsley, chili.

EASY INSTANT POT RED LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Note: to avoid a burn warning from the Instant Pot it's important to measure accurately and stick closely to the recipe as written.
• Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot and stir well (if using soy curls/TVP, these go in dry; no need to soak first). Lock on the lid, set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
• Carefully quick release the pressure. Stir, serve and enjoy!Lentil curry is great with potatoes, rice, or quinoa, plus your choice of cilantro, lime, avocado, and/or plain vegan yogurt.

INSTANT POT RED LENTIL CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Press the "sauté" button on the Instant Pot. Set to "normal" heat. Once it reads "hot", add the oil. When hot, add the sweet potato, onion, and salt. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to brown.
• Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the spices (curry powder, cumin, coriander seed, cayenne pepper). Continue stirring for 30 seconds to prevent the spices from burning.
• Drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons vegetable broth or water to deglaze the pot. Stir to remove any stuck on spices or onion.
• Stir in the coconut milk, remaining vegetable broth and red lentils. Lock the lid in place and turn the pressure vent to "sealing".
• Select "high pressure" and set the timer to 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure. Allow the pressure to release naturally after the 5 minutes are up; this will take about 10-15 minutes.
• When the pressure has released, remove the lid and stir in the fresh spinach. Serve with rice or quinoa and top with green onions, fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

RED CURRY LENTILS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned sweet potatoes to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, chile and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the lentils, stock, salt and browned sweet potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the lentils are creamy and falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
• Divide among shallow bowls and top with cilantro and coconut flakes, if using.