Instant pot lentil gumbo vegan. This vegetarian instant pot gumbo recipe is quick and easy to make. A wholesome vegan dinner that feeds a crowd. Rich in plant based protein, with the addition lentils, this gumbo is grain free, filling, and nourishing!
Gumbo is the official state cuisine of Louisiana. It is a hearty stew that traditionally made with a strongly-flavored dark roux, chicken or seafood stock, meat or shellfish, what Louisianans call the "Holy Trinity" of vegetables: celery, peppers, and onions; and often okra. This creamy, beautifully spiced Instant Pot lentil curry is super easy and nutritious, perfect for a plant-based weeknight dinner for the whole family. You can have Instant pot lentil gumbo vegan using 18 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Instant pot lentil gumbo vegan
- Prepare 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- It's 1 tsp of minced garlic or 2 cloves.
- Prepare 1 of red bell Pepper (1 c chopped).
- It's 1.5 c of chopped onion.
- Prepare 2 of celery ribs (1 cup chopped).
- You need 1 tbsp of fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried.
- Prepare 1/2 tbsp of fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried.
- It's 1/2-1 tsp of Cajun mix spice (the more the spicier).
- You need 1/2 tsp of cayenne.
- It's 1 c of lentils.
- You need 3 cups of vegetable broth or chicken broth.
- It's 2 cups of fresh or frozen chopped okra.
- Prepare 1 can of salt free diced tomatoes (13 ounces)- slightly drained.
- You need 2 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar.
- It's 1/2 c of tomato sauce- salt free if possible.
- You need of Optional 1 c cauliflower - riced or finely chopped.
- You need to taste of Kosher Salt or sea salt and pepper.
- You need of sliced jalapeño and fresh cilantro to garnish.
Truth be told, the Instant Pot is just perfect for cozy, nourishing meals. Stews that remind you of cuddling up in front of a fireplace, under a mountain of blankets, with your cat. And this lentil gumbo in your bowl! A quick vegan dinner that feeds a crowd.
Instant pot lentil gumbo vegan instructions
- Sauté oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery for 5’minutes on sauté setting, until softened and fragrant..
- Add spices and mix again for 1 minute..
- Add remaining ingredients (minus salt and pepper). Mix together. Place lid on pressure cooker then place setting on pressure cook high for 12 minutes..
- After cooking. Add 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt to taste. Black Pepper to taste Stir and Keep warm. Important: Don't add extra salt to lentil gumbo while pressure cooking because it can ruin ruin texture of lentils..
- Once ready to serve into bowls, garnish with red pepper flakes, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Since the cauliflower rice is added to the instant pot, you don't need to serve this over rice. See notes for other options..
Gluten free with stove top option included. Instant Pot Okra Gumbo is a new twist on a traditional recipe; both vegetarian/vegan and chicken/sausage/seafood versions. This is not exactly a classic New Orleans gumbo recipe. I did some things differently, like adding an unconventional ingredient. This healthy vegan Gumbo with okra and lentils is made without meat, seafood, and a roux.