How to Make Easy Instant Pot Quinoa

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How to Make Easy Instant Pot Quinoa

Learn how to cook quinoa in the pressure cooker! This easy Instant Pot Quinoa recipe is perfect for burrito bowls, vegan breakfast dishes, and other healthy recipes.

Prep Time1

Cook Time1

Natural Pressure Release Time15

Total Time17

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: quinoa

Servings:

Calories: 104kcal

Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

Instant Pot 6 qt
Strainer
Sealing Rings

Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa rinsed
1 ½ cups water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Spray your Instant Pot with cooking oil.
Rinse and drain the quinoa.
Place rinsed quinoa and water into the Instant Pot.
Put the lid on your Instant Pot and turn the pressure valve to sealing.
Press Pressure Cook/Manual and set the time for 1 minute. Turn off your keep warm setting.
When cook time is complete, allow the pot to release naturally for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, quick release the remaining pressure and remove the lid.
Fluff and stir your quinoa and add salt to taste. Store in the fridge up to 6 days or in the freezer up to 2 months.

Notes

To add flavor to this quinoa recipe, use low sodium broth, or coconut milk instead of water.

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