Instant Pot Quinoa
Achieve perfectly fluffy, tender quinoa in under 15 minutes using your Instant Pot. This reliable pressure-cooking method ensures consistent texture ideal for meal prep, quick sides, or grain bowls, even after refrigeration.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1.5 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in cool water until water runs clear
- Add quinoa and liquid to Instant Pot
- Secure lid and venting valve
- Press Quinoa/Soup setting on high pressure
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes
- Quick release remaining pressure
- Fluff with a fork and serve
Notes
For optimal fluffiness, do not skip the 10-minute natural release period
Add a pinch of salt or herbs to the liquid for enhanced flavor
Store cooled cooked quinoa in airtight containers for up to 5 days
Add a pinch of salt or herbs to the liquid for enhanced flavor
Store cooled cooked quinoa in airtight containers for up to 5 days
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5g | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 2g