Instant Pot Quinoa
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Instant Pot Quinoa
Description
This recipe describes two Instant Pot methods to cook quinoa: manual high pressure for 1 minute or using the rice button (approximately 12 minutes at low pressure). Before cooking, the Instant Pot insert is lightly brushed with oil to prevent quinoa from sticking. After adding rinsed quinoa, water, and optional salt, the pot is sealed and cooked according to the selected mode. A natural pressure release ensures the quinoa finishes cooking and absorbs moisture evenly.
The resulting quinoa is fluffy with a delicate nutty taste and separates easily when fluffed with a fork. The pressure cooking methods shorten overall preparation compared to stovetop methods. The oil helps maintain texture and prevents clumping.
Instant Pot quinoa serves as a base for many meals, from salads to bowls and side dishes. It can be flavored by cooking with broth or adding zest, herbs, and spices. Quinoa stores well refrigerated for up to a week and can be frozen for later use. Light toasting before cooking boosts the nutty flavor.
Planning ahead for pressure build and release time is useful. Using calorie-controlled cooking spray instead of oil reduces calories per serving. Quinoa can be incorporated into diverse menus or dietary plans depending on additions.
Ingredients
- cooking oil to brush the insert
- 2 cups quinoa 360g, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water 500ml (see tip about reducing water
- salt to taste, optional
Instructions
Manual method
- Brush some oil in the instant pot insert.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, water and salt into your Instant Pot insert, cover, seal, select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 1 min and allow to cook.
- When done allow the pressure to release naturally before opening, fluff with a fork and serving.
Using the Rice Setting
- Brush some oil in the instant pot insert.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, water and salt into your Instant Pot insert, cover, seal, select the Rice Button (aka 12 mins at low pressure) and cook.
- When done allow the pressure to release naturally before opening, fluff with a fork and serving.
Notes
- Brush the Instant Pot insert with oil or use cooking spray to prevent quinoa from sticking.
- The total time includes pressure build-up and natural pressure release not counted in the cook timer.
- Quinoa can be toasted before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor.
- Cook quinoa with broth or add herbs and spices for additional flavor variations.
- Refrigerate cooked quinoa for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Using calorie-controlled cooking spray reduces the points value if tracking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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