Quinoa in the Pressure Cooker Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)

This Perfect Quinoa in the Rice Cooker Is:

• Fluffy
• Quick to Make
• Hearty
• Filling
• Versatile: Can be used for any meal!
• Vegan, Gluten Free, and Low Sodium
• Healthy & High Protein/Fiber

Can I Pressure Cook Quinoa?

What’s In This Pressure Cooked Quinoa?

I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery.  You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! 

If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!

• White Quinoa: I used this fantastic white quinoa, but you can use red or multicolored. You can cook quinoa on the stove top, in the Instant Pot (my preferred method), in the rice cooker.   This quinoa is a fantastic addition to salads, soups, or wraps… a healthy plant-based protein you can feel good about eating.
• Red quinoa: I love red quinoa, so I always have plenty stocked in the pantry!   I used this fantastic red quinoa, but you can use red or multicolored. You can cook quinoa on the stove top, in the Instant Pot (my preferred method), in the rice cooker.   This red quinoa is a fantastic addition to salads, soups, or wraps… a healthy plant-based protein you can feel good about eating.
• Multi Colored Quinoa Blends – these blends of white/red/brown quinoa are great to add a pop of color to your plate.

Yep, that’s it!  You can add salt to the quinoa if you want, but I find that its perfect on its own. 

How Do I Make This Instant Pot Quinoa?

1. Place the quinoa in a fine mesh colander and rinse until cool running water.
2. Add the quinoa to the Instant Pot along with the water.  Seal cover.
3. Set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook mode for 1 minute.
4. After the 1 minute of cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15 minutes.  Then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
5. Fluff with a fork and serve!

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Quinoa in the Pressure Cooker

Kelly Jensen

An easy fool-proof method for fluffy perfect quinoa in the Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot! Quick cook, no mess, and perfect texture every time.  This is my absolute favorite way to cook quinoa, as it takes the shortest amount of time, is super easy to clean up, and the quinoa is tender and fluffy.

5 from 4 votes

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Cook Time 1 minute min

Release Time 16 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Servings 8

Calories 156 kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups quinoa
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt optional

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Instructions

 

• Place the quinoa in a fine mesh colander and rinse until cool running water.
• Place the quinoa in the Instant Pot along with the water.  Seal cover.
• Set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook mode for 1 minute.
• After the 1 minute of cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15 minutes.  Then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
• Fluff with a fork and serve!

Notes

Save Money on Organic Produce!

I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery.  You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here! 

If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg

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