How To Cook Quinoa In The Instant Pot
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
4 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
How To Cook Quinoa In The Instant Pot
Description
Cooking quinoa in the Instant Pot involves rinsing the grain thoroughly to remove bitterness, then adding it to the pot with seasonings and vegetable stock. The seasoning includes oregano, black pepper, and salt, which infuse the quinoa during the short pressure cooking time. After setting the Instant Pot to manual or pressure cook for one minute, a natural pressure release of twelve minutes allows the quinoa to finish cooking gently without becoming mushy.
The result is light, fluffy quinoa with a subtle herbaceous note from the oregano and enhanced depth of flavor from the vegetable stock. This preparation suits recipes that call for quinoa as a base or side dish.
The recipe suggests using any flavored broth or stock that is thin enough to reach pressure effectively and recommends avoiding thick liquids such as canned tomato products.
Ingredients
Kitchen Gadgets:
- Instant Pot
Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 Cup quinoa
- 1.25 Cups vegetable stock
- 2 Tsp oregano
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse your quinoa under a cold tap.
- Load your quinoa into the instant pot.
- Pour in liquid and seasoning.
- Stir and place the lid on the instant pot and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook for 1 minute on manual/pressure cook then allow for 12 minutes natural pressure release before manually releasing pressure.
- Remove the lid, fluff up with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Use watery broth or stock to ensure the Instant Pot reaches pressure properly.
- Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove its natural bitterness.
- Flavored broth or stock can be used for added taste, just avoid thick liquids like canned tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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