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- Prepare time: 10 min
- Pressure Cook Time: 30 min
- Release Type: Quick
- Ready in: 30-60 min
- Pressure: High
Ingredients:
- 1 pound red lentils
- 8 cups Water
- 2 14.5 ounce cans tomatoes salt-free , fire roasted preferred
- 6 ounces tomato paste salt-free
- 10 ounces onion chopped, approximately one large
- 1 pound red bell pepper pureed
- 3 ounces pitted dates approximately 12 Deglet Noor dates
- 8 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Parsley Flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
Faux Parmesan Recipe
- 1 cup nuts or seeds
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning
Directions
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Blend the dates, garlic, tomatoes, and red bell peppers in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Place all remaining ingredients into the Instant Pot and cook on Manual at high pressure for 10 minutes.
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Let pressure release naturally or quick release and enjoy immediately. Served over a baked potato and sprinkled with some faux parmesan, this absolutely rocks!
To Make the Faux Parmesan
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In a food processor fitted with the “S” blade or in a blender, combine all ingredients until a powdery texture is achieved. If you like it more chunky, process less.