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A wooden spoon artfully lifts a savory blend of lentils and rice from the Instant Pot.
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Lentils and Rice Recipe

How to cook lentils and rice together for the perfect side dish! Make on the stovetop or Instant Pot lentils and rice to tender.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: crockpot express, instant pot, pressure cooker, red lentils, white rice
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils red split lentils
  • 1 cup white rice arborio rice was used
  • 3 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 small onion diced or sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Set pressure cooker to saute and add olive oil or butter with onions and pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until softened and lightly browned. Turn pot off and pour onions into a bowl, set aside.
  • Pour in rice, lentils, broth and seasonings. Stir together. Lock lid and set steam valve to closed. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a 2 minute natural release.
  • Lift lid, gently fold in browned onions. Set lid on for 1 minute to warm everything together and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg