Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1yellow onion, chopped

  • 2carrots, chopped

  • 2stalkscelery, chopped

  • 1 ½cupsred lentils

  • 1(28 ounce) candiced tomatoes

  • 4cupsvegetable broth

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoondried thyme

  • 1teaspoonkosher salt

  • ¾teaspoonsmoked paprika

  • ½teaspoonblack pepper

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Combine lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, garlic, thyme, salt, paprika, and black pepper in the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
7%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Sodium
848mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
Dietary Fiber
18g
63%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
15g
30%
Vitamin C
17mg
19%
Calcium
108mg
8%
Iron
7mg
41%
Potassium
733mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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