Easy Instant Pot quinoa turns out perfect each and every time!
Prep Time3 minutesmins
Cook Time1 minutemin
Natural Pressure Release10 minutesmins
Total Time14 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Calories: 104
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
1cupquinoa, thorougly rinsed
1pinchsalt
1-½cupswater
1lime, zested and squeezed (optional, but highly recommended)
Instructions
Add the quinoa, salt, water and lime zest/juice (if using) to the InstantPot.
Close and lock the lid in sealed position. Press Manual button and then use the +/- buttons to select 1 minute pressure cooking time.
When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
Fluff quinoa with a fork and enjoy warm, at room temperature or chilled.
Makes 6, ½-cup servings.
Recipe Notes
To help prevent your pressure cooker quinoa from getting mushy, be sure to measure the liquid to quinoa ratio accurately.Serving size: ½ cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.3*SmartPoints (Green plan)3*SmartPoints (Blue plan)0*SmartPoints (Purple plan)3*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
InstantPot Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)
Calories 104Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.7g3%
Carbohydrates 18.2g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.