EASY Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    282 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

EASY Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry

This non-traditional red lentil curry is the perfect weeknight dinner when you're low on time and energy and need a filling and healthy dish ASAP. So comforting and delicious, with just 5 minutes of hands on prep time! Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.Yield: Makes about 7 cups.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb size piece of fresh ginger, peeled and zested or minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, fire-roasted or regular
  • 1 ¼ cups dry red lentils, rinsed See Notes
  • 2 cups soy curls or 1 cup TVP, optional (see Notes) About 2 ½ ounces by weight.
  • 1 heaping tablespoon mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon tamari (for GF) or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 ¼ cups water

For serving:

  • cooked rice or potatoes
  • Cilantro and lime
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Instructions

  1. Note: to avoid a burn warning on the Instant Pot it's important to measure accurately and avoid major adjustments to the the wet/dry ratio.
  2. Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot (onion - water), and stir very 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.
  3. Carefully flip the toggle to manually release the pressure. Serve with rice or potatoes, a squeeze of lime juice, and fresh cilantro, if desired. Lentil curry is also great with a dollop of plain vegan yogurt.

Notes

  • *If omitting soy curls/TVP, increase lentils to 1 ½ cups, if desired. 
  • Store leftover lentil curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 7g (11%) Sodium 638mg (27%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 585IU (12%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 7.6mg (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 638mg 27%
Fiber 17g 68%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 585IU 12%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 7.6mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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