Instant Pot Sweet Bell Pepper Couscous (Fiesta)
Description
Instant Pot Sweet Bell Pepper Couscous (Fiesta) is a great and flavorful dish. Made in the Instant Pot, this makes for a great and healthy side dish made in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bay leaves, whole
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup orange bell pepper
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by placing the olive oil into the Instant Pot Bowl.
- Press the saute button. Allow the olive oil to heat up for about 30 seconds.
- Place the bay leaves in the Instant Pot bowl.
- Then place the diced onions. Saute for about 2-3 minutes, just until the onions are softened.
- Add the diced peppers, saute for about 3-4 minutes, just until they are softened.
- Then add the water and couscous, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Set the manual high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Allow a natural release. Never force the lid off the Instant Pot or any pressure cooker. When the lid is easily removable, remove the lid, and mix well.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot, or Ninja Foodi
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 805IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg