Instant Pot Quinoa
No need to guess with the stovetop version! Quinoa in the Instant Pot is as effortless as it gets. Try this simple quinoa recipe as a nutritious side to your main dish or add it to other favorite foods!
Servings 4
Calories 160kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup chicken stock or veggie broth if vegetarian
Instructions
- Add quinoa and chicken stock to Instant Pot and stir.
- Cover, seal lid, and set to high pressure for 1 minute. (The Instant Pot will read "on" until it reaches pressure, then the timer will begin.)
- Once cooking is completed, the natural pressure release timer will begin.
- Allow 10 minutes for natural pressure release, then turn the valve to release and wait for pin to drop before removing lid.
- Stir to lightly fluff before serving.
Notes
- Store cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months (let it fully cool first).
- To reheat, warm it on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water, or microwave in short intervals, stirring in between.
- Be sure to thoroughly rinse the quinoa before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg