Turn instant pot to sauté and add oil. Add onions, celery, carrots, and sauté for five minutes. Add a splash of water if it starts to burn.
1 tablespoon oil, 1 small onion, 2 small carrots, 1 medium celery
Add the seasonings and garlic and sauté for one minute.
1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 6 cloves garlic
Add the sweet potatoes, lentils, bay leaves, can of tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt and black pepper. Set Instant Pot to Manual, High for 7 minutes. Once finished, set valve to quick release.
1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 medium sweet potato, 1 cup dry brown or green lentils, 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, 2 small bay leaves, 4 cups vegetable broth, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add in the lemon juice, spinach, extra cup of broth if it became too thick, and more salt if needed. Enjoy!
1 cup frozen spinach or big handful baby spinach, 1 tablespoon lemon juice