Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef (optional)
- 1 cup dry lentils or canned beans, rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin, paprika, oregano
- 2 cups broth or water
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté; add olive oil, then onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add spices and stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients (except parsley), close lid, and set to Manual/Pressure Cook on High for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Stir, adjust seasoning, and top with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For meal prep, double the batch and freeze half — reheats perfectly in the Instant Pot.
- Use canned beans to cut cook time—no soaking needed!
- Add 1/2 cup rice with lentils (increase broth to 2.5 cups) for a one-pot meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
