Simple Instant Pot Quinoa

If you love quinoa, there's no easier way to make it than in the Instant Pot. In
just a few minutes, it's perfectly tender and fluffy, ready to be put into a
bowl with your favorite toppings.

Servings: 4 Servings

Author:

Prep Time
1 minute

Cook Time
2 minutes

Pressurize Time
15 minutes

Total Time
18 minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

quinoa

🧂 Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

rinsed
1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1 Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh colander for 30 seconds.
2 Combine the quinoa, water, and salt in the Instant Pot. Stir to keep it from
sticking to the bottom.
3 Lock on the lid and set the vent to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 2
minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then release remaining
pressure. Open the lid, stir to fluff, and serve.

Nutrition Info

Name	Amount
Calories	156 kcal
Carbohydrates	27 g
Protein	6 g
Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	1 g
Sodium	152 mg
Potassium	239 mg
Fiber	3 g
Vitamin A	6 IU
Calcium	23 mg
Iron	2 mg