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Instant Pot Mujadara Recipe: Simple & Delicious

This Instant Pot Mujadara recipe is a simple and delicious dish made with lentils, rice, and caramelized onions. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Olive oil

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the lentils and rice separately under cold water.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Sauté the onions until caramelized, then remove half and set aside for topping.
  • Add the lentils, rice, spices, and vegetable broth to the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Fluff the mujadara with a fork and serve topped with the reserved caramelized onions.

Notes:

This dish is traditionally served with a side of yogurt or a simple salad. Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 15gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Lentils, Mujadara, Rice
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