Lentil Tikka Masala

Vegetarian nite requires gettin’ crafty. I don’t have much of a meatless repertoire for meals that fall w/in my various eating goals of the last 2 years.

And… I’m darn proud of this one! My husband started eating from the pot w/ a look of rapture on his face.

I had planned to serve mine over brown rice but must have already eaten it w/ something else. So, I had to steal some of my boys’ Thai Jasmine Rice.

YUM-O!!!

Lentil Tikka Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (DO NOT DRAIN)
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked green lentils
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp garam masala (see my Garam Masala seasoning recipe)
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground sea salt
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/3 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Set Instant Pot to SAUTÉ – NORMAL and allow to heat for at least 30 secs.
2. Add 2 Tbsp butter to inner pot and melt.
3. Add chopped 1 yellow onion and chopped 1/2 yellow bell peppers, then sauté until veggies begin to soften.
4. Add 3 tsp minced garlic, 2 tsp Garam Masala seasoning, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cayenne, and 1/3 tsp ginger then continue to sauté for 1 min.
5. Add 1 – 15 oz can of undrained diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup lite coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups uncooked green lentils, and 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth then stir well to combine.
6. Close the lid and set to SEAL.
7. Cook on PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) for 15 mins.
8. When cooking cycle completes, allow a natural release for 10 mins, then do a quick release of any remaining pressure and remove lid.
9. Stir then plate.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2g	18%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 1585mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 31.4g	11%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 5.1g
Vitamin D 9mcg	47%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 574mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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