Instant Pot Vegan Fesenjan

Name: Instant Pot Vegan Fesenjan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 large onion (diced, 2 cups); 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cardamom; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 medium cinnamon stick; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup green lentils; 1 cup walnuts (toasted and ground); ¼ cup pomegranate molasses (see notes); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; ½ cup pomegranate seeds (plus more for garnish if desired)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

Instant Pot vegan Fesenjan is a deliciously comforting Persian lentil stew with pomegranate seeds and warming spices for special occasions or weeknights.

Updated at: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:31:11 GMT