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25-Minute Instant Pot Quinoa

Want perfect quinoa every time? Try making it in the Instant Pot.  It is an easy, hands-off way for fluffy seeds every time.
Course Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword quinoa recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Time to Pressure (Approx)/And Release 15 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 242kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Fine Metal Strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other high-heat oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Soak quinoa in water for one hour.
  • Place in a fine metal strainer. Rinse with cool water for three to five minutes, until the water runs clear.
  • Turn your instant pot to sauté.
  • Add oil and diced onion. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and rinsed quinoa. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add vegetable broth and salt and pepper to the Instant Pot and place the lid on the pot. (Don't forget to make sure that your Instant Pot is NOT set to vent.)
  • Cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
  • Allow pressure to release naturally. (About 10 minutes.)
  • Carefully remove lid and fluff!

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2.6mg