Hoff's Broccoli Cheddar Rice (IP)

Hoff's Broccoli Cheddar Rice (IP)
Yields: about 8 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Jasmine Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 large head of Broccoli (finely chopped) 
• 1 cup Water

"Cheese" Sauce:

• 15 oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 15 oz. can sliced Carrots (rinsed & drained)
• 1 Roasted Red Pepper (jarred)
• 1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast
• Juice from half a Lemon
• 2 tbsp. Hemp Seeds (optional)
• 1 tsp. Lemon Pepper (optional)
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Paprika 
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt 

Directions:

1. Place Broccoli with 1 cup of Water in IP
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Steam" button, reduce time to 0 minutes
4. When done, use quick release method
5. Remove Broccoli and set aside
6. Stir Rice & Water in IP
7. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
8. Press "Manual" button, reduce time to 3 minutes
9. When done, allow to sit for 10 minutes and then use quick release method
10. While all this is going on blend the "Cheese" Sauce" ingredients together using a high speed blender
11. Once everything is down, fold the Rice, Broccoli & Sauce together
12. Enjoy!

Hoff Thoughts: This is where two IPs comes in handy, you could steam the Broccoli while the Rice is cooking.  Do not try to combine the Broccoli with the Rice, 3 minutes is too long for this delicate vegetable and the result will be a mushy mess.