Instant Pot® yellow lentil and rice soup with lemon is served with a lemon wedge.
Ingredients
- 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
Step 1
Soak lentils and rice in cold water to cover for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and drain. Set aside.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 4
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Step 5
Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.
Cook’s Note:
You can use pigeon peas instead of yellow lentils.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 161 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 2% |
Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
Sodium368mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 26% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C11mg | 56% |
Calcium42mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium285mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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