Recipe
Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe: Simple & Nutritious
Published: April 29, 2024
Discover a simple and nutritious Instant Pot quinoa recipe that's perfect for any meal. Try this easy recipe today!
This Instant Pot Quinoa Delight is my go-to for a quick, nutritious side. Just rinse, cook, and fluff! It's foolproof, tasty, and ready in a snap. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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I've got this easy, healthy, and downright tasty quinoa dish that's a cinch to whip up in an Instant Pot. Imagine fluffy, nutty quinoa cooked to perfection, versatile enough to pair with just about anything. Trust me, once you try cooking quinoa in an Instant Pot, you'll never go back to the stovetop method!
Ingredients for Instant Pot Quinoa Delight
- Quinoa: Nutritious whole grain, adds texture and protein, cooks quickly, perfect base for a variety of dishes.
- Water or vegetable broth: Provides moisture and flavor, essential for cooking the quinoa to perfection.
Toasting the quinoa before cooking in the Instant Pot can enhance its nutty flavor and give it a slightly crunchy texture.
Essential Tools for Making This Quinoa Recipe
- Instant Pot: Speeds up cooking process by using high pressure to cook the quinoa quickly and efficiently.
- Fine-mesh strainer: Essential for rinsing the quinoa to remove any bitterness and impurities before cooking.
Common Questions About This Quinoa Instant Pot Recipe
Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 minute
Total time: 6 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/4 cups water or vegetable broth
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, water or broth, and salt to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve.
Read more: Instant Pot Chicken Quinoa Soup Recipe
Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 222 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Protein: 8 g | Total Fat: 3.5 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 5 mg | Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g | Sugar: 0.5 g | Calcium: 30 mg | Potassium: 318 mg | Iron: 2.8 mg | Vitamin A: 0 µg | Vitamin C: 0 mg
Can You Make Instant Pot Quinoa Delight Ahead of Time?
Make Ahead Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the recipe instructions.
- Allow the quinoa to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the recipe instructions.
- Allow the quinoa to cool completely.
- Place in a freezer-safe container or bag, removing as much air as possible.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
