How To Cook Rice In the Instant Pot

Did you know you can use your Instant Pot as a rice cooker? The rice cooks up perfectly and will remain hot until you are ready to serve it.

Why and How I Freeze Packets of Cooked Rice

Do you love rice, but don't always have time to cook it? 
This is a convenient and economical time saver that has been a game-changer for me. With this method, I only cook rice once a month for the two of us. We like our rice made with aromatic cumin seeds. 

Instant Pot Red Lentil Vegetable Soup

Red lentils make a hearty soup that can be cooked in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes ( plus warm up time). Since red lentils do not require pre-soaking, it's a great last minute soup for a cold evening.

Instant Pot Chickpeas: A Healthy Staple for Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Cooking

 There is nothing easier than cooking chickpeas in the Instant Pot-soaked beans cook for 16 minutes.

1. Soak 8 ounces of dry chickpeas overnight or for 8 hours-

2. Discard liquid, place chickpeas in the Instant Pot, and add 6 cups of water, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 bay leaves, salt and pepper- 

3. Secure lid, close steam valve, and set to pressure cook for 16 minutes. 

4. When done, release steam manually according to the manufacturer's instructions.

I use my Instant Pot for just about everything. As a vegetarian/vegan, beans are a staple in my cooking, and the Instant Pot makes preparing them incredibly easy. Cooking my own chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans, and more—rather than relying on canned beans—not only saves money, but also helps reduce exposure to the unwanted chemicals and toxins that can leach into food from metal cans.

French Lentil Soup Instant Pot

How much do you love your Instant Pot? 
French Lentil Soup can be made in 16 minutes cooking time in my Instant Pot, and it is so good I ate it for breakfast this morning !