Instant pot curried quinoa spinach sweet potato under 20 minutes

Instant pot curried quinoa spinach sweet potato under 20 minutes makes a quick and healthy meal option for weeknights. This nutritious fare is vegan and gluten free. I can’t stop eating this warm and comforting bowl filled with good for you stuff. 

Before I get into the recipe details I would like to Thank you for all your lovely emails and messages filled with good wishes. 

If you are following me , you already know that I was expecting my second baby. I have delivered a beautiful baby boy last month and since then been all the more fun and busy. 

I love simple hassle free cooking , especially when it comes to putting up dinner. My life is becoming more and more  hectic with the newborn in the house. So I am leaning towards one pot meals that are healthy and satisfying.  Instant Pot is a life saver as usual. I can whip up delicious meal from scratch without compromising on nutrition. Plus I love the fact that I don’t have to baby sit anything and have less pots to clean. 

Quinoa is one Super Grain that I am cooking a lot now a days. It’s high in fiber , high in protein and light on the tummy. 

If you are looking for interesting easy recipes using Quinoa , stay tuned I promise many more are coming soon!!

This time I have used sprouted Quinoa . This recipe has clean flavors too. 

I am obsessed with greens. Especially spinach. I just keep adding it to all my recipes.  Adding sweet potatoes and Spinach means more nutrition too. 

Add it or leave it , choice is yours. 

You may even add other greens like Kale , Swiss chard to it. And even substitute sweet potato with butternut squash or pumpkin. 

Either way it tastes divine! A perfect comfort food anytime of the day. 

This quinoa recipe makes great lunch box for you and your kids. 

Curried Quinoa Sweet Potato Spinach

A heart warming Quinoa recipe which makes a wholesome meal in a jiffy.

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Course lunch/ dinner

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Author Khushboo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon Avocado oil/ cooking oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped or 1 teaspoon paste
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 /2 teaspoon cayenne pepper / paprika
• 1 big sweet potato peeled and cubed
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 11/2 cups vegetable broth / water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Generous squeeze of fresh lemon
• 2 cups chopped Spinach

Instructions

1. Switch on Instant Pot on sautee mode.
2. Add in oil.
3. Once warm add in the onions and sautee for 2 minutes until translucent.

4. Add in the ginger garlic , Quinoa and spices . Toast it for 3-4 minutes. This brings out the nutty flavor. 

5. Throw in the Sweet potatoes, Spinach , veg stock/water.

6. Stir once.
7. Press cancel on the IP.
8. Put on the lid with valve turned to sealing position.
9. Press Manual High 2 minutes.
10. Natural pressure release (NPR)
11. Taste test and adjust spices to your taste if needed.
12. Add lemon juice.
13. Serve warm or cold.

Recipe Notes

I have used TruRoots Organic Sprouted Quinoa Trio. 

If you are not using pre rinsed quinoa do rinse it well before cooking.

You can cook quinoa on the stove top open pan by following the instructions on the package or stovetop pressure cooker .

IP makes life easier .

Add in or leave the spices to your preference.

You may add desired greens to substitute Spinach.

You may double the recipe if desired.

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You might like this salad recipe with Quinoa- 

Skinny quinoa waldorf salad (vegan )( gluten-free)

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