Easy Instant Pot Lentil Ham Stew - Healthy World Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Ham (chopped (we used gluten free brand))
• 3 Carrots (large peeled and chopped)
• 1.5 cups Lentils ( dried brown or green lentils)
• 4 cups Chicken broth (or vegetable broth (low sodium) )
• 32 oz Tomatoes (canned chopped )
• 3 whole Bay leaves (dried)
• 1/2 tsp Thyme (dried)
• 1.5 tsp Garam masala
• Salt and pepper ( to taste)
• 3 tbsp Ham broth ((optional) – from the cooked ham)
• Cilantro or parsley (for garnish (optional))
• Cooked rice (to serve (optional))