Description
Perfectly fluffy quinoa made effortlessly in the Instant Pot using a simple 1:1 ratio of quinoa to water. This quick and reliable method produces light, tender quinoa ideal for side dishes, salads, bowls, and weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, water, and salt to the Instant Pot and stir briefly to combine.
- Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 1 minute.
- When the cooking cycle finishes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- Carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, replace the water with vegetable broth or chicken broth.
For a nuttier taste, toast the rinsed quinoa on the sauté setting for 1–2 minutes before adding water.
Add a bay leaf or minced garlic before pressure cooking for more aroma.
Cooked quinoa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze quinoa in portion-sized containers for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat with a splash of water in the microwave or gently on the stovetop to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
