Lentils And Brown Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe
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Description
This lentils and brown rice pressure cooker recipe is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This recipe is easy to make, and it is perfect for those who love healthy and delicious meals.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is approximately 25 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup lentils (rinsed and drained)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
Method
- Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is soft.
- Add cumin and paprika, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, rice, vegetable broth, and salt to the pressure cooker.
- Stir well.
- Close the pressure cooker lid, and set the timer for 25 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure cooker release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.
- Open the pressure cooker lid, and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use water instead.
- You can use any lentils you like for this recipe, but green and brown lentils are recommended.
- Make sure to rinse and drain the lentils and rice before using them in the recipe.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
Nutrition Info
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Total fat: 4g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total carbohydrates: 47g
- Dietary fiber: 10g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 12g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to use a pressure cooker that is appropriate for the size of the recipe.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, you can add more cumin and paprika to the recipe.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For added flavor, you can top the lentils and brown rice with sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro.
Enjoy this delicious and healthy lentils and brown rice pressure cooker recipe!
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