Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp grated ginger root
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup lentils, uncooked
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (regular paprika won't be as good--splurge and buy smoked!)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- optional for more Indian flavor: 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 can small red beans
- chopped cilantro for garnish
- optional: rice or naan for serving
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions:
- Set Instant Pot to Saute setting for 6 minutes. Saute onion, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and spices until onions are fragrant and starting to get soft.
- Add tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and lentils. Set Instant Pot to High Pressure for 18 minutes for red lentils, 23 minutes for brown lentils. Let it quick release or naturally release, whatever you have time for. Stir in can of red beans, and serve with cilantro and rice.
From: faithfulplateful