Description
A nourishing and satisfying bowl packed with nutritious quinoa and cauliflower rice, flavored with vibrant spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium), divided
- 12 oz firm tofu, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 lb (4 cups) cauliflower rice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2–4 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Using the “sauté” function on the Instant Pot, add olive oil and sauté onions until soft and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add quinoa, garlic, and ginger, and stir for another minute or two to allow the quinoa to lightly toast.
- Stir in the spices along with salt and pepper until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze by pouring in 2 tablespoons of broth, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Add in the tofu, bell pepper, and remaining broth, stirring to combine.
- Press “cancel” to turn off the Instant Pot. Seal the pot and cook at high pressure for 1 minute.
- After cooking, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot and stir in the cauliflower rice, cover (do not seal), and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Lastly, add in the sliced almonds, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, and stir gently. Taste for additional salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to reduce bitterness. Adjust spices and add other ingredients like walnuts for personalization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg