Instapot Coconut Lentil Dahl
Healthy & full of flavor, this Coconut Lentil Dahl is also easy to make! It takes less than 30 minutes in an Instapot, and the whole family will love it. This recipe will make enough for leftovers, making your weekly meal prep a breeze.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Instapot
- Large wooden spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Rinsed Lentils can use red, green or yellow
- 1 Can Coconut Milk 13 oz, Full Fat
- 1 Can Crushed Tomatoes Approx. 14oz Can
- 3 Cups Veggie Broth
- 1.5 Cups Cauliflower optional
- 1/2 Lemon juiced
- 4-5 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1/2 Onion Yellow or white, chopped
- 1 Cup Chopped Carrots
- 2 Cups Fresh Spinach
Spices
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Ground Turmeric If subbing fresh turmeric increase to 1 tbls.
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger If subbing fresh ginger increase to 1 tbls.
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flake optional
- 1 tsp Sea Salt can sub kosher
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Garnish & Accoutrements
- 1 Handful Fresh Cilantro or sub my homemade chimichurri!
- 1 Tbls Dairy Free Yogurt
Instructions
- Turn your Instapot on "Saute" and add your olive oil.
- Then add your chopped carrots, onions, and garlic.
- Season with all of your spices. Continue to stir so they don't burn.
- When your onions are translucent, add your rinsed lentils, your coconut milk and your crushed tomatoes. Simmer and stir for 1 minute.
- Add your chopped cauliflower florets, your lemon juice and your veggie broth.
- Cover with the lid and seal the pressure valve. Change the Instapot setting to "beans/chili" and set it for 20 minutes.
- Slowly release the pressure valve. Add your fresh spinach and stir.
- Let cool for a couple minutes and serve over Jasmine Rice. Garnish with dairy free yogurt, homemade chimichurri or some fresh cilantro.
Notes
If you are making this in a slowcooker rather than an Instapot, follow the same instructions but just set the slow cooker to 3-4 hours.
If you want a more traditional Dahl without the cauliflower and carrots, you can remove them no problem!
This meal will last in the fridge for almost a week, or it is freezer friendly.