Keto Quinoa and Kale Pressure Cooker Salad
What Started it all:
Quinoa, Kale, baking powder, pressure cooker
<em>(Enthusiastically tosses the quinoa and kale salad in a vibrant and colorful bowl)</em>
Ingredients
- Quinoa
- Kale
- Baking powder
- Pressure cooker
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- Place the quinoa and water in the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Add a pinch of baking powder to the quinoa and water to help it cook evenly and become fluffier.
- Cook the quinoa in the pressure cooker for the recommended time.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the kale by removing the tough stems and chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- After the quinoa is done, release the pressure and fluff it with a fork.
- In a separate pot, blanch the kale in boiling water for a few minutes until it's tender but still vibrant green.
- Drain the kale and immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Once the kale is cooled, gently squeeze out any excess water.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa and blanched kale together.
- Drizzle with your favorite keto-friendly dressing or a simple olive oil and lemon juice combination.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the pressure cooker quinoa and kale salad as a delicious and nutritious keto-friendly side dish.