Toasted Almond And Apple Quinoa
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced Braeburn apple
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Remove lid from a 6-quart Instant Pot(R). Press Saute, and use Adjust to select "Normal" mode. Add almonds to inner pot; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cooker, and set aside.
- Add quinoa to cooker; cook 1 minute or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 cups water and next 3 ingredients (through salt). Turn cooker off.
- Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot(R). Turn the steam release handle to "Sealing" position. Press Manual; select "High Pressure," and use - or + to choose 6 minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Natural Pressure Release (page 4). Stir in vanilla.
- While cooker stands, combine almonds, apple, sugar, and cinnamon, tossing to coat. Divide quinoa mixture among 4 bowls; top with apple mixture.
almonds, quinoa, water, cherries, canola oil, salt, vanilla, braeburn apple, sugar, ground cinnamon
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/instant-pot-toasted-almond-apple-quinoa (may not work)