Lentil and Millet Stew with Leafy Greens
By the Gracious Vegan
This delicious stew comes from an unexpected combination of ingredients. Green lentils and millet? Yes, they make a good team, and they need about the same number of minutes in the pressure cooker as each other, making them excellent companions for an easy Instant Pot meal. The curry flavoring here is on the mellow side, and softened even further by the miso. From a health standpoint this stew checks all the boxes: legumes, whole grains, and leafy greens. With a salad and optional bread, this stew makes a brilliant winter meal.
Makes about 6.5 cups (4-5 servings)
Add the following ingredients to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid. Set the knob to “sealing.” Cook on high pressure (“Manual,” “Pressure Cook,” “High”) for 10 minutes, with 10-minute release.
5.5 cups vegetable broth
1 cup green lentils
1/4 cup millet (uncooked) (or some kind of white rice or quinoa)
Half a medium onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 teaspoons coriander powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
After opening the Instant Pot, add the following ingredients and stir to combine. Put the top back on and let the Instant Pot sit for about 5 minutes. Then adjust seasonings and serve.
1 Tablespoon miso paste (any color) or 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon paste
7-8 collard green or kale leaves, chopped or sliced into thin ribbons
3/4 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended garnishes:
Chopped cilantro and lemon slices
Stovetop directions
Increase the vegetable broth to 6 cups. Put the first group of ingredients (through the sage) into a large soup pot. Bring them to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover the pan, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are just tender. Then add the miso, greens, salt, and pepper and bring back to a boil, then reduce to a simmer again and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the greens are tender to your liking.
Timing: about an hour (either method)
Gluten-free