Description
Moroccan Instant Pot lentils deliver a taste of vibrant Moroccan cuisine in a quick and comforting dish. This hearty recipe combines tender lentils, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander to create a flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or gatherings. Ready in just under an hour, this nutritious bowl is sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Turn on your Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots along with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of pressure carefully.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg