Instant Pot Quinoa with Lemongrass
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.
Servings 4
Calories 110kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 onions chopped
- 1 cup quinoa well rinsed and drained
- 6 inch piece lemongrass stalk cut into 2" pieces, crushed*
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest from one lemon
- 1 teaspoon pink himalayan or kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons minced 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.
- Makes about 3 cups cooked quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal