Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Additional Time::35 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings::10
Yield::10 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup yellow lentils
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
½ onion, diced
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
8 cups water
1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
Directions
Soak lentils and rice in cold water to cover for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and drain. Set aside.
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and saute carrots, celery, and onion until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in coriander, salt, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and chili powder. Stir in drained rice and lentils. Pour in water; add lemon zest. Close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.
Cook's Note:
You can use pigeon peas instead of yellow lentils.