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Instant Pot Quinoa
Looking for a fool-proof instant pot quinoa recipe? This easy, step-by-step guide will give you perfect results every time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Pressure Build and Release Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse and drain quinoa. Place quinoa, water, and salt in the Instant Pot. Stir to moisten all the quinoa.
- Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and turn the valve to sealing. Cook on the Manual setting on high pressure for 1 minute. When the timer goes off, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
- After the quick release, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
319mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.