Instant Pot Quinoa
This Instant Pot quinoa recipe is great for rounding out meals when you're ready for something besides rice or potatoes. The Instant Pot makes it easy to cook perfect quinoa every time.
Servings: 6
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cup quinoa any color
- 18 oz broth any type
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure and add the quinoa to the Instant Pot insert bowl.1½ cup quinoa
- Add the broth, butter (or oil), and salt to the Instant Pot insert pot.18 oz broth, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon salt
- Set the Instant Pot to MANUAL and HIGH pressure, and the cook time to 1 minute.
- The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to pressurize before it starts cooking. The count down will start after it reaches pressure.
- After the 1 minute timer beeps, allow the Instant Pot to naturally depressurize for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff before serving.
Notes
- For fluffier quinoa, rinse it thoroughly before cooking.
- You can also add a pinch of your favorite spice or herb blend to the water or vegetable broth for added flavor.
- If you're using vegetable broth, make sure it's low in sodium.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg