Instant Pot Savory Quinoa with Potatoes and Peanuts

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced
• 1 small red potato, 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 ½ cups water
• ¾ teaspoons salt
• ½ cup peanuts
• ⅓ cups lemon, juiced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 container yogurt

Instructions

1. Set Instant Pot on high sauté and heat butter. Add cumin seeds to hot butter. Cook until they sizzle.
2. Add quinoa and jalapenos until the quinoa is toasted.
3. Add the potato, water, and salt. Stir to combine,
4. Cancel the sautéing. Secure and seal the lid. Select the Manual setting and set the cooking time for 2 minutes at high pressure.
5. Lightly roast the peanuts in a small pan for several minutes. Let cool and grind coarsely.
6. Let the Instant Pot pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
7. Open the pot and stir in the lemon juice and peanuts.
8. Allow to cool. Then refrigerate until mealtime.
9. Before serving, add cilantro and a dollop of yogurt.

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