Name: Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: mediterranean inspired
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups couscous; 0.5 cup dried mung beans; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 cucumber, diced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
25 minutes

Total Time:
65 minutes

Whip up a delicious Instant Pot Mediterranean couscous salad in minutes - fresh and flavorful!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups couscous
0.5 cup dried mung beans
4 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker on Saute mode. Add couscous and mung beans, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 20 minutes following the cooker's guidelines. Allow pressure to build for 10 to 15 minutes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure for approximately 5 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff couscous with a fork, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
In a bowl, mix together couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste.

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