How to Make Instant Pot® Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa, a superfood packed with protein and essential nutrients, has gained popularity in recent years as a healthy and versatile ingredient. With its nutty flavor and light, fluffy texture, quinoa is perfect for adding to salads, bowls, and as a side dish. If you're a fan of quinoa or looking to incorporate it into your diet, this Instant Pot® Quinoa recipe is a game-changer. Using the Instant Pot® pressure cooker, you can have perfectly cooked quinoa in a fraction of the time it takes using...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Combine water and quinoa in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); mix well. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Press Steam button twice and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 480mg