Caroline Doucet‘s Instant Pot Lentil Fricot is delicious. A traditional Acadian recipe with a vegetarian twist. This lentil Fricot is a comforting stew made with potatoes, carrots, onions, dumplings and in this case, lentils. This recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or in the slow cooker for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
2. Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices
A North African-style mix of coriander, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne brought warm complexity in minutes as we bloomed them in our pot after sautéing an onion. Tomato paste and garlic completed the base before the addition of the lentils, and a mix of broth and water gave the soup a full, rounded character. After only 15 minutes of cooking, the lentils were soft enough to be pureed with a whisk. A generous dose of lemon juice brought the flavors into focus, and a drizzle of spice-infused oil and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro completed the transformation of commonplace ingredients i