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Instant Pot Quinoa

Learn how to cook perfect, fluffy Instant Pot quinoa! This hands-free method makes tender quinoa that's great to use in salads, quinoa bowls, and more.

Cook Time
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Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 81 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (red or tricolor)
  • 1 1/2 cups liquid (water, vegetable or chicken broth)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water to remove quinoa's natural coating, called saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy. Some boxed quinoa is often pre-rinsed, it doesn't hurt to give the seeds an additional rinse.
  2. Add quinoa and liquid to the Instant Pot. Turn valve to sealing.
  3. Cover and cook 2 minutes on high pressure and then let pressure release naturally, about 10 minutes.
  4. Fluff with a fork then set aside to cool.

Notes

  • Refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1.5g (2%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Fiber 1.5g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1.5g 2%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Fiber 1.5g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.