Fluffy Instant Pot Quinoa made with quinoa, water

Fluffy Instant Pot Quinoa

A quick and simple method for making perfectly fluffy quinoa in the Instant Pot every time, requiring just one ingredient and minimal time. This versatile grain is ideal for stir-fries, fried rice, fritters, vegan sausages, and vegan meatballs, or as a healthy side dish.

4 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 0.69
EUR: € 0.51
GBP: £ 0.42
USD: $ 0.66
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Gluten-Free #easy#quick#vegan#fluffy#quinoa#gluten-free#instant pot#one-ingredient

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add quinoa (1 cup) and water (1.5 cups) (or vegetable broth) to the Instant Pot and stir to prevent sticking. Pressure cook on high for minutes (3) (it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins).

  2. 2

    Once the timer goes off, allow to naturally release for minutes (10), then release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped.

  3. 3

    Enjoy immediately in stir fries, fried "rice", zucchini fritters, vegan sausage, vegan meatballs, or as a side to nearly any main. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop, adding oil or coconut aminos, as needed, to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

156
kcal
6
Protein (g)
27
Carbs (g)
3
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugars 3 g

Micronutrients

iron
2mg
43% DV
sodium
2mg
0% DV
calcium
20mg
6% DV
potassium
239mg
20% DV
vitamin a
0mcg
0% DV
vitamin c
0mg
vitamin k
0mcg

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