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    Pressure Cooker Smoky Lentil Stew

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Oct 14, 2018 | Modified: Jun 30, 2023

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    This smoky lentil stew is the ultimate cold weather warmer. Simple, healthy and suitable for vegans, this lentil stew takes just 10 minutes in the pressure cooker!

    I'm so into winter comfort food right now. If I could I would eat cheesy pasta every day of my life but I know that my health and general wellbeing would NOT thank me so I'm always in urgent need of something just as good that's going to make me feel good as well.

    And that's exactly what you get from this smoky lentil stew. It's full of flavour but uses ingredients which I pretty much always have on hand. The dream.

    Click here to pin this recipe for later!

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    Pressure cooker smoky lentil stew with a spoon on a mat over a marble background

    Happy Sunday team! We have had a lovely weekend. Friday night I had a friend's birthday drinks followed by a night out where Will and I drank a little too much which meant that Saturday was spent trying to recover in time to go round to our friends' for dinner.

    They cooked us the most amazing Mexican themed dinner including loads of different tacos and we got to try jackfruit for the first time. Have you tried it?

    I didn't really know what to expect but it was really tasty thanks to the amazing chipotle sauce they cooked it in.

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    Overhead shot of smoky lentil stew with yoghurt and lemon

    Today we're spending the day at home working and watching back to back episodes of TV while stuffing our faces with various deliciousness. It's the perfect day.

    I'm also planning out what I'm making for dinners in the coming week and this pressure cooker lentil stew will definitely be on the list.

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    Overhead shot of pressure cooker smoky lentil stew with an egg on top and a spoon

    Why will you love this lentil stew?

    For one thing most of the ingredients  in this recipe are things it's easy to keep on hand so you can have delicious stew whenever you need it.

    Secondly it's just so easy. There's just two steps and 10 minutes of pressure cooking to get this lentil stew ready to serve.

    Finally the leftovers are amazing for lunches the rest of the week.

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    Overhead shot of pressure cooker smoky lentil stew on a mat over a marble background

    Ingredients you need to make lentil stew

    • Olive Oil
    • Carrots
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Smoked Paprika
    • Cumin
    • Red Lentils
    • Vegetable Stock
    • Lemon Juice
    • Dill
    • Coriander
    • Kale

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    Keep scrolling to get the full recipe for this lentil stew...

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    Bowl of smoky lentil stew with yoghurt on top

    How do you make lentil stew?

    1. Start by setting your pressure cooker to saute and adding the oil. Fry the carrots and onion for 5 minutes then add the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin and lentils and stir together.
    2. Pour in the stock, season and then cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
    3. Release the pressure then stir through kale, herbs and lemon juice and serve.

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    Can you make lentil stew in the slow cooker?

    To make lentil stew in the slow cooker add the carrots, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, lentils and stock to the slow cooker. Stir everything together and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Stir through the herbs, kale and lemon juice just before serving.

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    Smoky lentil stew topped with a poached egg

    Can I make this lentil stew on the stovetop?

    To make this lentil stew on the stovetop heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pot over a medium heat. Add the carrots and onion and fry for 5 minutes then add the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin and lentils. Stir to get the lentils coated in the oil and spices.

    Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer then cook for 20-30 minutes until the lentils are soft and have mostly disintegrated. Add the kale, herbs and lemon juice just before serving.

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    Do you have to soak lentils before cooking them?

    You don't need to soak lentils before cooking them, just add them directly to the pot with the other ingredients.

    Are lentils healthy?

    Lentils are very healthy. They're low in calories but they're high in fibre and vitamins and minerals and have virtually no fat!

    How to serve this pressure cooker lentil stew

    I love mine topped with a runny poached egg, a scoop of yoghurt and extra herbs plus a sprinkling of nigella seeds and chilli flakes. I don't think this needs any extra carbs as the lentils are really filling but a hunk of crusty bread never goes a miss with a bowl of stew if you're feeling extra hungry!

    Leave the egg and yoghurt off to make this vegan.

    Can you freeze lentil stew?

    This lentil stew freezes really well. To reheat defrost thoroughly then heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

    I use the pressure king pro to make all my pressure cooker recipes, get all my other pressure king pro recipes. If you need more 20 minute recipes then try these other dinner recipes.

    Want more? Try these other lentil recipes!

    • Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes
    • Veggie Chilli with Lentils & Sweet Potato
    • Lentil Curry with Rice & Split Pea
    • Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk
    • Healthy Red Lentil Dal with Spinach

    Recipe

    Bowl of smoky lentil stew on a mat over a marble background

    Pressure Cooker Smoky Lentil Stew

    This smoky lentil stew is the ultimate cold weather warmer. Simple, healthy & suitable for vegans, this stew takes just 10 minutes in the pressure cooker!
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 393kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 Carrots chopped
    • 1 Onion chopped
    • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 2 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • 250 g Red Lentils
    • 750 ml Vegetable Stock
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 200 g Kale
    • 1 Lemon juiced
    • Fresh Dill & Coriander to serve
    • Poached Eggs to serve, if desired, leave off for vegan version
    • Greek Yoghurt to serve, leave out for vegan version
    • Nigella Seeds and Chilli Flakes to serve
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    Instructions

    • Set your pressure cooker to saute and add the oil. Add the carrots and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic followed by the smoked paprika, cumin and lentils and stir to get the lentils completely coated.
    • Add the stock and season with salt and pepper then seal and cook on the stew setting (high pressure) for 10 minutes. Stir through kale, lemon juice and a handful of chopped dill and coriander. Serve topped with yoghurt, nigella seeds and a poached egg if desired.
    Nutrition Facts
    Pressure Cooker Smoky Lentil Stew
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 393 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 799mg33%
    Potassium 1115mg32%
    Carbohydrates 55g18%
    Fiber 22g88%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 19g38%
    Vitamin A 12240IU245%
    Vitamin C 81.6mg99%
    Calcium 150mg15%
    Iron 6.9mg38%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
     
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    Comments

    1. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says

      October 14, 2018 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      I've already started making soups for the freezer and I'm adding this one to the list this week. All I need are carrots! I love a soup that uses a lot of my pantry staples!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        October 15, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Thanks Lauren!

        Reply
    2. Pam Greer says

      October 14, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      Pure comfort food! I always have lentils in my pantry!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        October 15, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Diana says

      October 14, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always on the look out for new ways to cook lentils, and I really like the sound of this recipe. Looks very delicious!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        October 15, 2018 at 10:32 am

        Thanks Diana 🙂

        Reply
    4. Noel says

      October 14, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love recipes that give enough leftovers to count as lunch for several days! Sure makes things easy in the morning!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        October 15, 2018 at 10:32 am

        Same!

        Reply
    5. Amanda says

      October 14, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      We're having our first snowy day of the season, and this looks perfect! I need something warm and comforting. Can't wait to make this. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        October 15, 2018 at 10:32 am

        Thanks Amanda!

        Reply
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