Description
Experience the festive spirit with this fragrant and flavorful Instant Pot Holiday Herb Quinoa Pilaf, perfect for elevating your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa, rinsed
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Sauté Aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Heat olive oil and add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- 2. Add Quinoa: Stir in the rinsed quinoa and toast for about 1 minute.
- 3. Pour in Broth: Add vegetable broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to release any stuck bits.
- 4. Season with Herbs: Mix in chopped parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper for flavor.
- 5. Pressure Cook: Close the lid securely and set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before venting any remaining steam.
- 6. Fluff and Serve: Open the pot and fluff quinoa with a fork before serving alongside your favorite main course or enjoy it as a stand-alone dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to add seasonal vegetables like diced carrots or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition. Personalize this pilaf by incorporating nuts or experimenting with different herbs.