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Instant Pot Mujadara

55 min4 servings🍳 1 pan + instant potPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$7.00480 cal · 17g protein

Ingredients

  • dried brown lentils1 cup
  • basmati rice1 cup
  • yellow onions3 count
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • ground cumin1½ tsp
  • ground cinnamon¼ tsp
  • vegetable broth3¼ cups
  • cucumber1 count
  • tomatoes2 count
  • lemon1 count
  • fresh parsley1 bunch
  • salt1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    On Sauté, heat the oil and cook the thinly sliced onions 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden. Scoop out half for topping.

  2. 2

    Stir in the cumin and cinnamon for 30 seconds, then add the rinsed lentils, 2 cups broth, and salt, scraping the bottom clean.

  3. 3

    Cook on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes, then quick release.

  4. 4

    Stir in the rinsed rice and remaining 1.25 cups broth. Cook on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    While it cooks, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley and toss with lemon juice, a drizzle of oil, and salt.

  6. 6

    Fluff the lentils and rice, top with the crispy onions, and serve with the salad.

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