Step 1

Set Instant Pot to Saute setting for 6 minutes. Saute onion, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and spices until onions are fragrant and starting to get soft.

Step 2

Add tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and lentils. Set Instant Pot to High Pressure for 18 minutes for red lentils, 23 minutes for brown lentils. Let it quick release or naturally release, whatever you have time for. Stir in can of red beans, and serve with cilantro and rice.

Step 3

Combine all ingredients in the crock pot, and let cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, or on LOW for 6-8 hours, or until lentils are tender.

Step 4

Saute onions, bell pepper, and ginger in a splash of water on high for 5-10 minutes, until onions are soft. Add garlic and spices and cook 2 minutes more.

Step 5

Add remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer. Let cook, covered, at a slow simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring and adding more water or vegetable broth, if necessary, to prevent the bottom from burning. Cook until lentils are tender.