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Instant Pot Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

This Instant Pot Quinoa Pilaf is a quick and easy dish, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal. It's packed with vegetables and flavored with cumin, making it a great side dish or a light main course.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the carrot and bell pepper, cook for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the quinoa, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and give everything a good stir.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure for 1 minute.
  • Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff the quinoa pilaf with a fork and serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes:

This dish is versatile and can be served as a side or a main dish. Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to make it your own.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 480mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Healthy, Instant Pot, Pilaf, Quinoa
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