Instant Pot Saffron Quinoa

with Cashews & Raisins

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Here’s any easy side dish for the holidays- Saffron Quinoa with Cashews, Raisins & Dried Cranberries. Made in the Instant Pot, this aromatic dish is vegan and gluten-free.

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Ingredients 

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–Quinoa –Saffron strands –Water –Oil –Whole cashews raw, unsalted –Golden raisins –Dried cranberries –Cinnamon stick –Bay leaf –Whole green cardamom pods –Whole cloves –Yellow onion –Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

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 Heat up 1/4 cup (2 oz) water in a pan, there's no need to boil it but just warm it up.

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Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot. Once it displays hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and then add cashews, raisins and cranberries to the pot.

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Cook until cashews start turning light golden brown and raisins and cranberries plump up, stir often. This takes around 1-2 minutes.

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To the pot, now add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and then add the whole spices- cinnamon stick, bay leaf, green cardamom pods and cloves. Sauté few seconds until the spices are fragrant.

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Then add the chopped onion and cook 2 minutes until onions softened.

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