Instant Pot Quinoa
Instant Pot Quinoa is an easy and healthy side dish that is easy to prepare. This is a foolproof recipe that comes out fluffy and perfectly cooked every time.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 156kcal
Cost: $2.25
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- measuring cups
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup dry quinoa
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
GARNISH:
- Fresh chopped parsley optional
Instructions
RINSE AND PREP QUINOA:
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly to remove saponin. (This step is very important as the saponin will give the quinoa a bitter taste if not rinsed off.)
- Add the rinsed quinoa into the instant pot.
- Pour the water into the instant pot and sprinkle the salt on top.
- Put the lid on the instant pot and ensure that the pressure valve is sealed.
COOK:
- Cook on manual (pressure cook) for 1 minute.
- Once the timer has gone off, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully flip the pressure valve to release the remaining pressure.
TO FINISH:
- Use a fork to fluff the quinoa.
- Serve warm with freshly chopped parsley (optional).
Notes
- You can replace the water with broth if you prefer to infuse the quinoa with more flavor.
- You would want to reduce the salt to ⅛ or ¼ teaspoon if you choose to swap out the water with broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg