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Instant Pot Quinoa

Alysen
Make this ancient grain in a flash with the Instant Pot! Serve it on the side or add it to other dishes.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Gluten-free
Servings 4 people
Calories 94 kcal

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: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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