Dump and Start Instant Pot Thai Curry Quinoa Salad
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5.0
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Excellent
Dump and Start Instant Pot Thai Curry Quinoa Salad
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Instant Pot Thai Curry Quinoa Salad is easy to make and full of delicious flavour.
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Ingredients
Thai Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 15 oz (425g) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper deseeded and chopped
- 2 green onions (spring onions) sliced
- 1-2 tbsp Thai red curry paste depending on your taste
- 1-2 tbsp Tamari soy sauce or regular soy sauce if not gluten free
- Pinch of lemon zest
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Salad:
- 1 carrot cut into matchsticks
- 1 green onion (spring onion) sliced
- 1.5 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews
- 1/2 cup mix of chopped cilantro and chopped Thai basil or regular basil
- Fresh lime wedges for serving
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Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
- Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the Instant Pot Insert.
- In a bowl, combine ingredients from quinoa through lemon zest, and then mix well.
- Add the mixture to the Instant Pot insert.
- Top the mixture with coconut milk.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock.
- Turn the valve to the sealing position (not venting) and select pressure cook / manual.
- Set the cook time for 1 min.
- Once done, allow for a full natural pressure release.
- Remove from the Instant Pot and mix in salad ingredients.
- Top with toasted cashews and serve with fresh lime wedges.
Stovetop Method:
- Place 2 cups of water in a pot on the stovetop.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Add mixture to the pot.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and let cook for 15-18 mins.
- Switch off the heat, open the lid and fluff the quinoa mixture.
- Place lid back on the pot let it stand for approx. 10 mins.
- Remove from the pot and mix in the salad ingredients.
- Top with toasted cashews and serve with fresh lime wedges.
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Notes
- Tips For Making Instant Pot Thai Curry Quinoa Salad
- What to Serve With Instant Pot Thai Curry Quinoa Salad
- Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin.
- Thai Prawn Red Curry.
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
- Weight Watchers Points
- There are 7 Freestyle Points in a serving of Instant Pot Thai Curry Quinoa Salad.
- Add a bit more water to the Instant Pot if you prefer your quinoa grains to be less separated.
- If making this for the kiddoes, you can reduce the amount of Thai curry paste, or use a mild curry paste instead.
- You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste. Use stock instead of water. Replace the cashews with peanuts. Swap in green Thai curry paste for the red. Or try adding the chopped cilantro and basil in before cooking.
- For even more Thai flavour, serve with sweet chilli sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
780mg
(22%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4685IU
(94%)
Vitamin C
60.7mg
(67%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
5.9mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 780mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4685IU | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 60.7mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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