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Simple Pressure Cooker Quinoa Recipe

This simple and quick recipe for quinoa made in a pressure cooker is perfect for a healthy side dish or a base for various meals. Ready in just 6 minutes, it's a time-saver!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Natural Pressure Release Time 10 mins
Total Time 6 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 222 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Fork

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1.5 cups water
  • to taste salt

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  • In the pressure cooker, combine quinoa, water, and salt.
  • Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 1 minute.
  • Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve.

Notes:

For added flavor, you can cook the quinoa in vegetable or chicken broth instead of water. You can also add spices or herbs to the pressure cooker for a more flavorful dish.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 0.6gCalcium: 31mgIron: 2.8mg

Keywords:

Keyword Healthy, Pressure Cooker, Quick, Quinoa
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