Instant Pot Quinoa
Instant Pot Quinoa is super easy to make and is fail proof. It takes only 1 minute of pressure cooking and comes out fluffy every single time!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Instructions
- In Instant Pot, add quinoa, water and salt. Close the lid and set pressure vent to Sealing.
- Press Pressure Cook on High or Manual for 1 minute.
- Do Natural release and let the pressure come down on its own until pressure pin drops, takes about 13 minutes.
- Open the lid and fluff quinoa with a fork.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Fully cook, cool completely and freeze in an airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in a fridge or on a counter.
- To add even more flavor: You can swap the water for low sodium broth, chicken stock, or highly nutrient-dense bone broth.
- To cook other colors of quinoa: To cook red or tri-color quinoa, use same quinoa to water ratio, but cook on low pressure for 12 minutes or press the Rice button.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 3g