Instant Pot® Lamb Tagine with Lentils

This lovely Moroccan-inspired Instant Pot® tagine has a wonderful taste and a little kick. The spices combine to present a warm flavor, and the honey and raisins soften the tangy tomatoes with a bit of sweetness. You can double the spices if you like, but start with listed measurements and adjust per your tastes! Serve with rice.

Step: 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add ghee. Add onions and cubed lamb to the melted ghee; cook and stir until lamb is browned and onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes.

Step: 2

Mix in salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir in tomato paste. Add chicken broth, lentils, raisins, and honey; stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Step: 3

Turn Saute mode off. Close and lock the lid. Set vent to ‘Sealing’ and select Meat/Stew mode according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, for 10 minutes. Turn vent and release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Per Serving: 401 calories; protein 22.3g; carbohydrates 46.7g; fat 14.6g; cholesterol 56.3mg; sodium 849.2mg.

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