"Instant Pot Mujadara - a nourishing vegetarian meal of lentils and rice, with fragrant Moroccan spices, served w/ caramelized shallots & fresh veggies!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup large brown lentils (do not use split lentils) see notes
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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2-3 fat shallots, thinly sliced ( or 1 red onion)
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4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
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2 teaspoons cumin
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1 teaspoons coriander
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1 teaspoon allspice
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon turmeric, optional
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon dried mint or parsley ( or use a tablespoon of fresh)
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lemon zest from one small lemon
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3 cups water (updated from 3 1/2 cups- see notes if using white rice)
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1 cup brown basmati rice (rinsed and drained- see notes for white basmati rice)