Lentils With Mushrooms In A Pressure Cooker Recipes

AROMATIC LENTILS AND SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Mushrooms:
• Put the oil and butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the crimini mushrooms, garlic, and thyme, saute until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper, toss and remove from heat. Reserve the mushrooms to add to the cooked lentils.
• Lentils:
• Put the lentils, shallots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and water in a pot, bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer, cook until lentils are tender.
• Remove the bay leaves, garlic, and shallots, and set aside. Strain the lentils and put in a large bowl.
• Puree the garlic and shallots, and add back to the lentils and season with salt, and pepper. Add the sauteed mushrooms and diced tomatoes to the lentils. Toss and garnish with chives.

LENTILS WITH MUSHROOMS IN A PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Chop the onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms. Mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil and ghee in the cooker over low heat. Add the onions and garlic and gently cook for 2-5 minutes or until the onion becomes clear, but not brown. Add the mushrooms, celery, and carrot and cook for another 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are lightly sautéed.
• Add the lentils and broth. Lock the lid into place and cook at high pressure for 12 minutes. Allow the pressure to reduce gradually. When done, add the vinegar and salt to taste.