This Lentils and Beans meal is high in fiber and protein, flavorful, and simply made in the instant pot. It’s filling and packed with nutrients.
Why You’ll Love Lentils and Beans
Lentils and Beans is a great recipe if you are trying to eat more fiber. Each serving is high in fiber with 14.5 grams, which will keep you feeling full longer. It’s also high in protein with 19.5 grams. I like to add a little ground beef for extra protein. You could also add tofu or top with cheese for more protein.
This is a simple recipe that is perfect for when you want meal prep to be quick and easy. Just toss ingredients in the instant pot and you have a high protein and high fiber meal ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
- Olive oil: healthy fat to sauté the onion.
- Onion: provides antioxidants.
- Cumin and chili powder: the flavor. Adjust to your taste preference.
- Broth: flavorful liquid to cook the lentils. You can use any type of broth.
- Lentils: high in fiber and protein. A great source of folate and provides zinc, thiamine, and iron.
- Black beans: high in fiber and adds protein. Black beans are also a good source of folate and iron.
- Kidney beans: just like black beans, kidney beans have fiber, protein, folate, and iron.
- Tomato: a good source of vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and folate.
How to Make Lentils and Beans
Set pressure cooker to sauté. Add olive oil. Once shimmering, add onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Then add cumin and chili powder. Stir to coat the onions.
Add broth, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, and tomatoes. Stir to combine. Lock lid and pressure cook for 8 minutes. Release pressure. Enjoy!
After pressure released.
After stirring, lentils are easily mashed.
Tips
- Add extra protein by topping with shredded cheese or pairing with a little ground beef or tofu.
- Make the recipe your own by mixing up the beans and adding more vegetables. Pinto beans and diced bell pepper would work well.
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Lentils and Beans in Instant Pot
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups broth
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
- 2 tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Set pressure cooker to sauté. Add olive oil. Once shimmering, add onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Then add cumin and chili powder. Stir to coat the onions.
- Add broth, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, and tomatoes. Stir to combine. Lock lid and pressure cook for 8 minutes. Release pressure. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add extra protein by topping with shredded cheese or pairing with a little ground beef or tofu.
- Make the recipe your own by mixing up the beans and adding more vegetables. Pinto beans and diced bell pepper would work well.
