Recipe Idea For A Busy Mom With A Pressure Cooker

Having a pressure cooker can make life very easier for a busy mom. You have a wide choice and the size of your family will influence you decision. If your family is not too large, a pressure cooker such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker is a very good idea. Or you can have a look at the Presto 8 Qt Pressure Cooker.

To give you an idea of some of the really tasty and fun recipes you will be able to make with your pressure cooker, here is and example of a recipe, fit for the family or for entertaining.

Pepper and Mushroom Millet Recipe

What You Need:

• 10 button mushrooms, cut in half
• 2 T of mild chili pepper, chopped
• 2 T shallots, chopped
• 2 C of chicken broth
• 1 C of millet grain
• 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 C cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 t of salt

How to Make It:

1. Spray the cooker well with a non stick cooking spray.
2. Place the mushrooms, chili pepper and shallots into the cooker.
3. On medium heat, brown the ingredients for 5 minutes.
4. Pour the chicken broth into the cooker.
5. Add the grain and bring the cooker to high pressure.
6. Cook for 10 minutes then allow the pressure to fall on it's own for 10 minutes.
7. Add the tomatoes and cilantro and stir to combine.
8. Sprinkle with the salt just before serving.

This colorful side dish and an almost creamy texture and goes great with any type of meat. Millet is a soft grain that can be found in most grocery stores.

Makes 4 servings

This colorful side dish and an almost creamy texture and goes great with any type of meat. Millet is a soft grain that can be found in most grocery stores.

So, grab you pressure cooker and try this delicious recipe. Using this recipe is a great time saver and it gives you more time to spend on the rest of your dishes, especially if you are entertaining.

Tasty And Fast Vegetable Enhanced Steamed Rice Recipe For Your Pressure Cooker

If you have a pressure cooker or an electric pressure cooker, such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker, you will be able to make many easy, fast and tasty meals.

A pressure cooker, such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker, is not only a time saver; it also ensures that the food is tasty and that the nutrition stays locked in. So, looking at a pressure cooker is a very good idea for a busy mom.

To give you and idea of the tasty meals you will be able to produce in a pressure cooker, here is a recipe to try out.

Vegetable Enhanced Steamed Rice Recipe

What You Need:

• 1 C long grain brown rice
• 1 C of chicken broth
• 2 C of water, divided
• 1/4 C green onions, chopped
• 1/4 C red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 C French style green beans
• 1/2 C frozen corn

How to Make It:

1. Place the rice into an ovenproof casserole dish.
2. Pour the chicken broth and 1/2 C of water over the rice.
3. Pour the remaining water into the cooker and place the trivet into the water.
4. Place the casserole dish onto the trivet.
5. Bring the pressure to high and cook 30 minutes.
6. Allow the pressure to fall on its own.
7. After the pressure has fallen add the bell pepper, green beans and corn to the casserole.
8. Replace the lid on the cooker but do not lock.
9. Allow the rice and vegetables to steam for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Short grain rice can be used but it will take a little longer to cook. Add an additional 7 minutes to the cooking time if using short grain rice. When cooking rice always allow the pressure to fall on its own. This will ensure the rice has plenty of time to soften without overcooking.

Makes 4 servings