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Greek Instant Pot Lentils
George Zikos
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
22
minutes
mins
Total Time
42
minutes
mins
Servings
6
Calories
425
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
2
onions, grated
3
cloves
garlic, minced
2
carrots, grated
2
sticks
celery, diced
1
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
ground pepper
1
tbsp
tomato paste
2
orange slices, peel and flesh
2
bay leaves
1/2
tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2
tsp
red pepper flakes
2
cups
dried brown lentils, washed and stones removed
2
tomatoes, grated
2 1/2
cups
water
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to Saute. Add olive oil and wait 30 seconds to heat up.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and saute for 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste, orange slices, bay leaves, cinnamon, red pepper flakes and saute for 1 more minute.
Add lentils, grated tomato, and water. Stir well. Secure cover on Instant Pot.
Set manual time to 22 minutes on Sealing. Once done quick release pressure and serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
425
kcal
Carbohydrates:
48
g
Protein:
18
g
Fat:
19
g
Saturated Fat:
3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
13
g
Sodium:
449
mg
Potassium:
909
mg
Fiber:
22
g
Sugar:
6
g
Vitamin A:
3927
IU
Vitamin C:
16
mg
Calcium:
72
mg
Iron:
5
mg
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