Instant Pot Mujadara Lentils and Rice

A tasty and healthy dish made with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, and brown lentils and basmati rice. With the Instant Pot, making Mujadara is quick and easy, and the end result is a tasty dish that will please your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Put the Instant Pot on Saute and heat the olive oil

Put in the sliced onions and cook them until they turn golden brown

Put in the allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander

Mix well

Put in rice, lentils that have been rinsed, and vegetable broth

Add pepper and salt

Get out of Saute mode

Lock the lid and close it, making sure the steam valve is closed

For 15 minutes, put the Instant Pot on Manual or Pressure Cook mode

Let the pressure naturally drop for 10 minutes after the cooking is done, then quickly drop any remaining pressure

With care, open the lid and use a fork to fluff up the mujadara

Serve hot with fresh parsley on top

Have fun with your Instant Pot Mujadara Lentils and Rice