Make-Ahead Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups quinoa , soaked in water at least 1 hour 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, or milk of choice 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Fresh fruit (Optional) Milk (Optional) INSTRUCTIONS Drain the soaked quinoa and rinse well. Place the quinoa in the bowl of your Instant Pot, along with the coconut milk, water, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Seal the lid with the vent shut, and press the button for the “rice” setting. (Low pressure for 12 minutes.) Allow the pressure to naturally release, about 10 minutes, then open the vent at the top and remove the lid. Divide the quinoa into 6 individual containers with lids (about 1 cup of quinoa per container), and store them in the fridge until ready to serve. (They should keep well for one week.) When you’re ready to eat breakfast, top one serving with non-dairy milk, fresh fruit, coconut flakes, hemp hearts, and any other toppings you like.

February 18, 2020 · Travis

Honey-Garlic Chicken

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or as desired INSTRUCTIONS Combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, and sriracha sauce in a bowl; mix well and set aside. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl, add cornstarch, and toss to combine. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add oil until hot. Add 1/2 the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken. Pour chicken broth into the empty Instant Pot® and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up the brown bits with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot. Turn Instant Pot® o. Return chicken to the pot and pour honey mixture on top. Stir to coat with sauce. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve chicken sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds.

February 16, 2020 · Travis