lentil curry

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1⁄2

tablespoon curry powder

3⁄4

cup chopped onion

1⁄2

teaspoon ground ginger

3

cups water

 

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1

cup lentils

1⁄2

teaspoon salt

1⁄2

tablespoon coriander

 

 

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onions. Add water, lentils, coriander, curry powder, and ginger. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in salt.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

4 servings

190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

 

BAKED BEANS

2

cups navy beans

1

medium onion, minced

3

cups water

1⁄3

cup brown sugar

1⁄4

cup catsup

1⁄2

teaspoon dry mustard

1⁄4

cup molasses

1⁄4

teaspoon black pepper

1

8-ounce slice uncooked ham,

 

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diced

 

Salt to taste

Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Add drained navy beans and remaining ingredients except salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 35 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

6 servings

264 Calories, 4 g Fat, 5 mg Cholesterol

 

SAVORY WHITE BEANS

2

cups navy beans

1

small bay leaf

3

cups chicken broth

1⁄2

teaspoon thyme

1

cup chopped onion

1⁄4

teaspoon rosemary

1

cup sliced carrots

1⁄4

teaspoon black pepper

1

tablespoon minced garlic

 

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1

tablespoon vegetable oil

 

Salt to taste

Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Add all ingredients except salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving7 servings 254 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

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