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Tri-Color Quinoa with walnuts and cranberries
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Tri-Color Quinoa with walnuts and cranberries

If you want to combine healthy with festive, then this Tri-Color Quinoa with walnuts and cranberries is the perfect side dish!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Instant Pot Pre + Post Time 20 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 308kcal
Author Bianca Haun | Elephantastic Vegan

Ingredients

Instant Pot Quinoa

  • 1 cup tri-color quinoa
  • 1 cup water

Mix-Ins

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In the instant pot, add the quinoa and water. Use the manual setting, pressure: high, cook time: 1 minute. Use the natural release (not quick release).
  • In a large pan over medium to high heat, add the canola oil, then add the walnuts and cranberries. Give them a stir. Let them cook for 1-2 minutes until toasty. Then add the quinoa and salt. Give it a good stir. Add more salt to taste if necessary.
  • It's ready to serve! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg