Sesame Orange Instant Pot Quinoa is so easy to cook! It's a great side dish for Asian recipes, and it's gluten free, nut free, and vegan. Gluten free, vegan; Free of: nuts, soy, eggs, dairy
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Asian
Keyword instant pot quinoa, pressure cooker quinoa
Zest your orange and set aside 2 teaspoons of zest, then juice the orange and set aside 1/4 cup orange juice.
Place the orange juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, quinoa, and water into the pressure cooker and stir to mix.
Cover, close lid and lock. Move pressure valve to pressure cook, and set the pressure cooker to the Rice/Grain setting for 12 minutes on low pressure.
Cook for the allotted time. Once it's done cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then do a quick pressure release by opening the pressure valve with a kitchen utensil.
Allow the pressure to release completely, then open the lid. Stir into the quinoa the rest of the orange zest, sesame oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground ginger (if using).
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced chives if you like, and serve immediately alongside your favorite Asian entree or save for meal prep bowls. Enjoy!