Absolutely! Here’s a detailed recipe for **Smoky Red Lentil Stew**, a hearty and flavorful dish that comes together quickly.
### **Ingredients**
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 ¼ cups red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from ½ a large lemon)
- Chopped fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or cilantro work well)
### **Instructions**
1. **Sauté the vegetables**: Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add the diced carrots, onion, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. **Add garlic and spices**: Stir in the minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. **Add lentils and stock**: Pour in the rinsed red lentils and vegetable stock. Stir well to combine.
4. **Pressure cook**: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to **Manual (Pressure Cook) for 10 minutes** on high pressure.
5. **Quick release**: Once the cooking time is up, carefully release the pressure manually.
6. **Finish with lemon and seasoning**: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
7. **Garnish and serve**: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread or a side of rice.
This stew is rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying. You can tweak the seasonings to your taste—adding more heat or a touch of sweetness with a bit of maple syrup.
Would you like suggestions for variations or additional toppings to enhance the dish? 😊
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