{"id":"eb0bb54c-1a93-4c3c-b67b-9704ffeaae0e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/eb0bb54c-1a93-4c3c-b67b-9704ffeaae0e","source_url":"https://veggiefunkitchen.com/red-lentils-in-the-instant-pot-with-korean-inspired-savory-sweet-sauce/","title":"Red Lentils In The Instant Pot With Korean-Inspired Savory Sweet Sauce","description":"These deliciously flavored red lentils made in the Instant Pot will remind you of the flavors of a Korean BBQ. They are (mostly) oil-free, processed sugar-free, and spiced just right. Make them easily in your pressure cooker and serve over rice, vegetables, or roasted potatoes for a flavorful, healthy, plant-based dish.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT3M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://veggiefunkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/asian-red-lentil-2-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup onions (chopped, white or yellow)","item":"onions","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped, white or yellow"},{"text":"1½ cup red bell pepper (chopped )","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1¼ cup carrots (diced)","item":"carrots","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 cup red lentils","item":"red lentils","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup vegetable broth for sauteing (see notes if you want to use oil)","item":"vegetable broth for sauteing","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"see notes if you want to use oil"},{"text":"2 cups vegetable broth","item":"vegetable broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce","item":"low sodium soy sauce","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon ginger paste (can sub minced ginger)","item":"ginger paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"can sub minced ginger"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"sesame seeds","item":"sesame seeds"},{"text":"green onions sliced","item":"green onions sliced"},{"text":"red pepper flakes","item":"red pepper flakes"},{"text":"salt and pepper","item":"salt and pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Chop the onion, carrots, and red bell pepper. Keep the onions seperate as you will be sauteeing them first. Set aside.For the sauce: mince the garlic and set aside. If you are mincing your own ginger, mince and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Measure out the red lentils and set aside"},{"number":3,"text":"Mix together the sauce ingredients: vegetable broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"Line the bottom of the pot with 1/2 cup vegetable broth and add the onion. Set the Instant Pot to saute. Once it starts sizzling, set your timer for three minutes and saute, stirring often. You aren't cooking the onion, just getting it started.  The Instant Pot will do the rest."},{"number":5,"text":"If the pot has any brown spots on the bottom, you will need to deglaze with a bit of the liquid. While the pot is still hot, pour about 1/4 cup in and stir around, scraping the spots, until the brown spots have dissapeared into the liquid."},{"number":6,"text":"Add in the chopped bell pepper and carrots, the vegetable broth/soy sauce mixture (see step above), and the red lentils.  Give it a stir."},{"number":7,"text":"Close and seal the lid according to manufactorer's directions. Make sure the seal is set to the correct spot. Set the Instant Pot to high for 3 minutes."},{"number":8,"text":"It will take about 5-7 minutes to come to pressure. After counting down the 3 minutes under pressure the lentils will be cooked. Very carefully, following the manufactorer's directions do a quick release and open the lid."},{"number":9,"text":"Add sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over cooked rice, riced cauliflower, or potatoes."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:54:26.689979+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:54:26.689979+00:00"}