Turkish Split Pea Stew

A hearty and flavorful Turkish-inspired split pea stew made in the Instant Pot. This vegan and dairy-free recipe are packed with protein and nutrients from split peas and vegetables. It's a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a chilly evening.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup split yellow peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Run cold water over the split peas and let them drain

Start the Instant Pot and choose the saut setting

Put some olive oil in the Instant Pot and heat it up

Then, add some chopped onion and minced garlic

Saut until the food smells good

Put diced potatoes and carrots in the pot, then add cumin, paprika, and turmeric

Mix well

Add the rinsed split peas and the vegetable broth

Add pepper and salt

Seal the valve and close the Instant Pot's lid

Place the food in the pot and add high pressure

After the cooking time is up, let the pressure drop naturally for 10 minutes

Then, carefully quickly release any pressure that is still there

Take off the lid and stir the stew

If you want the stew to be thicker, you can use an immersion blender to blend it some of the way

Serve hot with chopped fresh parsley on top

Have fun!