Pressure Cooker Vegetable Indian Rice

Pressure Cooker Vegetable Indian Rice (Rice pulao)

• 1 1/2 c. long-grained rice, rinsed (try presoaking for 15 min. to see difference)
• 2 Tbs. ghee or coconut oil
• 1 to 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 3 green cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 inch cinnamon stick
• 1/2 c. onion, minced
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp. fresh garlic, crushed and minced
• 1 1/2 c. vegetables, chopped (e.g. cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, peas, potatoes, green beans)
• 1 tsp. fresh mint, minced
• 4 c. water/broth/mixture of both
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Soak the rice in water for at least 15 min. Drain and set aside. In the pressure cooker, saute the bay leaves, cumin, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon stick in the ghee for ~30 seconds. Add onion. When the onions turn soft, add the ginger and garlic. After ~1 min., add the vegetables and mint. After ~4 min., add the rice. After ~2 min., add the water and salt. Secure the lid. Turn heat to med-high (6). When high pressure whistle blows, turn heat to med-low (3) and cook for ~10 min. (depends on rice used, half the time from stove-top cooking time for that type of rice). Take off of heating element, cover with a towel, and quick release the steam.

Serve with yogurt or raita.

Veggie Quiche

Veggie Quiche (makes two quiches; adapted from “Transformed Spinach Mushroom Quiche” at allrecipes.com)

• 8 eggs
• 1 1/2 c. milk (or 1/2 c. heavy cream and 1 c. milk)
• 2 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. fresh greens (e.g. chard, spinach), chopped
• 4 oz. fresh mushroom, sliced
• 1/4 c. onion, minced
• 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomatoes, minced
• 1 oz. feta cheese, small crumbles
• 2/3 c. shredded cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit. Precook two pie crusts (see recipe for almond flour pie crust). In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parsley, garlic, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. In a separate bowl, toss together the greens, mushroom, onion, tomatoes, and feta. Spread half of the veggie mix over each pie crust. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top of each veggie mix. Gently pour half of the egg mix on top of each layer of cheese. Bake at 400 degrees Farenheit for ~45 min. or at 415 degrees F for ~30 min. Let sit 10 min.