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Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe

Instant pot quinoa recipe - fluffy cooked quinoa in just 1 minute.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Servings3
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 and 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  • Measure quinoa and set aside.
  • Rinse it well, drain water.
  • Add it to instant pot.
  • Add 1 .5 cups water to it.The ratio is 1(quinoa):1.5(water).
  • Now close with lid.
  • Inititally the steel button is down.
  • Set pressure cook in high mode for 1 minute.
  • It takes around 10 mins to on.
  • Inititally the steel knob is down and when it starts to cook it automatically goes up as shown.When the knob is up it means cooking is in process/started and when its down pressure is released and you are ready to open the lid.Do not open the lid when the knob is up.
  • Instant pot has finished timer.
  • Let pressure release by itself.It took me 20 mins to release.
  • Open and check.
  • Fluff it up with a fork.The sprout like tails should come out after getting cooked.
  • Cooked quinoa is ready for recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 209 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 319mg9%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 8IU0%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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