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Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa is the high-protein meal prep hack you’ve been looking for. Ready in 15 minutes from start to finish, no babysitting, and easy to customize for any dish! Store it in the fridge or freezer all week long.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: instant pot quinoa
Servings: 4
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups broth or water
  • ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper plus more to taste
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, optional

Instructions

  • Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh sieve, then run water over it for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the quinoa directly into your instant pot, then pour the water over top.
  • Pressure cook on high for 1 minute, then naturally release the pressure for 12 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure.
  • Use a fork to fluff the quinoa, then add salt, pepper and freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg
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