Description
A quick and simple recipe for perfectly cooked quinoa using an Instant Pot. This method ensures fluffy quinoa every time with minimal effort, making it a great side dish or base for various meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or water)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Rinse Quinoa: Rinse your quinoa thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness and impurities, ensuring a clean and pleasant taste.
- Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: Place the rinsed quinoa into the Instant Pot, then pour in the chicken broth or water, and add the kosher salt for flavor.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 1 minute to cook the quinoa quickly and evenly.
- Natural Pressure Release: When the cooking cycle completes, allow the pressure to naturally release for about 10 minutes until the pressure pin drops, ensuring the quinoa finishes cooking gently. If any pressure remains, release it manually.
- Fluff and Serve: Open the Instant Pot carefully, fluff the quinoa with a fork, and serve as desired. Optionally, add a pat of butter and some fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Notes
- Rinsing quinoa is important to remove its natural bitter coating called saponin.
- You can substitute water for chicken broth for a vegan or vegetarian option.
- Natural pressure release helps prevent quinoa from sticking and overcooking.
- Quinoa pairs well with fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or basil.
- Use a fork to fluff quinoa to keep the grains separate and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Instant Pot quinoa, easy quinoa recipe, pressure cooker quinoa, healthy side dish, quick quinoa
