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Quinoa Instant Pot

A quick and easy recipe for cooking quinoa in an Instant Pot, resulting in fluffy, flavorful grains perfect for various dishes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 222
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1 cup Water or Broth Using broth adds flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Enhances texture and richness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Brings out natural flavors
For Optional Add-ins
  • Vegetables Diced bell peppers, carrots, or spinach
  • Herbs and Spices Garlic powder, cumin, or fresh herbs
  • Lemon Juice For added brightness

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water for about 2 minutes to remove bitterness.
  2. Combine rinsed quinoa and water in the Instant Pot using a 1:1 ratio.
  3. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure. Cook for 1 minute, then allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  4. Fluff the quinoa with a fork after releasing any remaining pressure.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Top with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

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