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Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa is an easy, hands-off way to prep this versatile, nutritious side dish. Quinoa is so customizable, making it ready to add to your next meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 156kcal
Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa I prefer the tri-colour variety
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa well
  • Add the rinsed quinoa, water and sea salt to your Instant Pot
  • Lock on the lid and set the valve to seal
  • Press manual and set the time to 1 minute
  • Allow the pot to release the pressure naturally for 20 minutes. Release any remaining pressure and carefully remove the lid
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.9mg