Best 3 Pressure Cooker Lentil Stew Recipes

Unlock the culinary wonders of lentil stew, where humble lentils transform into a symphony of flavors in the magical embrace of a pressure cooker. Discover the secrets of crafting a rich and satisfying broth brimming with lentils, vegetables, and savory spices. Dive into a world of culinary exploration as we guide you through the art of creating a comforting and nourishing lentil stew that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL SOUP

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This is a delicious, easy, and, most importantly, FAST way to make a hearty, nutritious, stick-to-ribs soup. As with most bean soups, a good broth is they key to flavor, so use your own homemade, or a good quality brand that is sold a carton, not canned! I like Pacific Foods mushroom broth for a good, meaty flavor. If you like spinach and appreciate an extra kick of iron, pick up a bag of prewashed baby spinach, or else buy regular spinach and clean and stem it while the soup cooks.

Provided by Podkayne

Categories Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and picked
2 bay leaves
5 ounces fresh spinach (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

In your pressure cooker, sweat the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.
Add the carrots and celery and saute for a minute or two.
Add the ground cumin and stir well.
Add the vegetable broth, lentils, and bay leaves, close the pressure cooker, and bring up to pressure.
Cook for 20 minutes.
Open the pressure cooker via the quick release method (see your cooker's owner's manual!) or let the pressure come down on its own.
Remove the bay leaves.
If desired, stir in the spinach, and stir until it wilts. (Additional heat is not necessary.).
Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

PRESSURE-COOKER LENTIL STEW

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This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a lovely smoother texture. -Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced, divided
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 cups hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice
Optional: Sliced green onions or minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir half the onions until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, ginger and garlic, coriander, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Press cancel. Stir in broth, lentils, water, green chiles and remaining onion., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. Just before serving, stir in cream. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add to lentil mixture., Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with green onions or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

GRANDMA'S BEEF STEW WITH LENTILS

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My Mother has made this stew for as long as I can remember. The lentils do a great job of making a nice thick gravy! Enjoy!

Provided by PJH7367

Categories Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb chuck steak
2 medium onions
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon marmite (or 1 T. Worcestershire Sauce)
1/4 pint stock
1 pint crushed tomatoes
4 large potatoes
2 large carrots
3 sticks celery
1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup red lentil
about 1-2 cups vegetables (see below)
leek
rutabaga
parsnip
green pepper
green beans

Steps:

Use a pressure cooker. Seal the meat in a small amount of oil, add onions, garlic, bay leaf marmite and stock. Bring to pressure then turn off the heat and leave the pressure cooker on the stove and allow to come to normal pressure so that you can remove the lid. Do not remove the pressure manually.
Add the tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables except the peas, stir well then pour the lentils over the top. Do NOT stir the lentils in at this point or they will burn onto the bottom of the pressure cooker. You have been warned!
Pressurize the cooker again, and again allow to come to normal pressure.
Test to check that the vegetables are cooked; if not, re-pressurize.
Add frozen vegetables and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir well and re-heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 111.5, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 16.5

Tips:

Use a variety of lentils for a more complex flavor and texture. For example, you could use a combination of brown, green, and red lentils.
If you don't have any vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt and pepper to taste.
If you want a thicker stew, you can mash some of the lentils with a fork or potato masher.
Serve the stew with a dollop of yogurt, sour cream, or chutney for a creamy and tangy flavor.
Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker lentil stew is an easy and delicious way to get a healthy and hearty meal on the table in no time. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying stew that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pressure cooker lentil stew a try.