Instant Pot Brown Lentil Stew – m. c. de marco

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 or more large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. brown lentils
• 3 c. vegetable broth
• 1–2 medium potatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• ½ tsp. turmeric
• heaping ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
• dash cayenne
• dash za'atar (optional)
• several sprigs fresh thyme or ½ tsp. dried (optional)
• 1 tsp. salt
• pepper to taste (optional)
• up to 2 c. spinach or other greens
• 1 T. lime or lemon juice