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Instant Pot Quinoa

This simple Instant Pot quinoa recipe delivers fluffy, foolproof results with just 2 ingredients and almost no prep time.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 156kcal
Author Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the Instant Pot liner and then add the water.
    1 ½ cups water
  • Add the quinoa to the water. Do not stir.
    1 cup quinoa
  • Close and lock the lid and turn the pressure release valve to sealing.
  • Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 1 minute. It should take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure.
  • Once the cooking time ends, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully turn the pressure release valve to venting. Unlock and open the lid.
  • Fluff the quinoa before serving.

Notes

Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg