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Instant Pot Quinoa

Make this ancient grain in a flash with the Instant Pot! Serve it on the side or add it to other dishes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Gluten-free
Keyword ancient grain, pressure cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 94kcal
Author Alysen Heil

Equipment

  • Mesh strainer
  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • Start by rinsing the quinoa. Remove any unwanted pieces, and strain out the water.
  • Add quinoa to the Instant Pot.
  • Add water or vegetable broth.
  • Add salt and oil. Stir to combine.
  • Lock the Instant Pot and set knob to seal. Press manual, then select high pressure. Set timer for 1 minute.
  • Once timer goes off, let Instant Pot naturally release for 12 minutes. Carefully quick release remaining pressure.
  • Fluff quinoa with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe is easily tripled.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg