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Maghrebi Vegetarian Lentils
A quick and tasty recipe of blond lentils in Maghrebi style, meat-free, flavored with spices, carrots, potatoes and cilantro, cooked in a pressure cooker.
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Critical Success Points
- • Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent without burning.
- • Do not add too much water before pressure cooking.
- • Add the cumin only at the end to keep its fragrance.
Safety Warnings
- • Watch the pressure: release pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions before opening the cooker.
- • Hot oil can splatter: handle with care when sautéing.
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