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Bowl of fluffy quinoa with spoon.

Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Nicolette Wax
Cost: $3.00 per recipe / $0.50 per cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  • Combine quinoa and water in an Instant Pot.
  • Pressure cook on high for 1 minute. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, before switching the valve to the “venting” position and releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Remove lid and fluff quinoa with a fork.

Notes

  • 1 cup of dry quinoa yields approximately 3 cups of cooked quinoa. 

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 3g