Electric pressure cookers make perfect, fluffy, tasty quinoa. Infused with lemongrass and citrus flavors, quinoa becomes a unique, protein-packed side dish everyone will crave.
6inchpiece lemongrass stalk cut into 2" pieces,crushed*
1/2teaspoonground coriander
1cupvegetable broth
2tablespoonslime juice
1tablespoonlemon juice
zest from one lemon
1teaspoonpink himalayan or kosher salt
2tablespoonsminced cilantro leaves
Instructions
Use the Instant Pot's Saute function to preheat the pot. When the unit shows High heat, add the onions and quinoa, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so. Turn off the unit.
Add the lemongrass, coriander, and veggie stock and give everything a stir. Close the lid, and set the vent to Seal.
Set manual high pressure to 1 minute. Cook and let natural release for 15 minutes (you can quick release after that).
Remove and discard the lemongrass stalks. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve.