quinoa instant pot

Learn how to cook quinoa in the Instant Pot! With this easy, hands-off method, it comes out perfectly every time. Gluten-free.

Instant Pot Quinoa

quinoa (rinsed)

water

Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Secure the lid and Pressure cook on High for 1 minute. (Yep, just 1 minute! The time it takes the Instant Pot to build and release pressure will allow the quinoa to cook completely.)

Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. This will take 10-15 minutes. When the float valve drops, remove the lid.

Fluff with a fork and enjoy. See the blog post above for quinoa recipe ideas.

Here's how to cook perfect Instant Pot quinoa! Cooking quinoa in a pressure cooker works every time, and it's a convenient hands off method.

Instant Pot Quinoa (Pressure Cooker)

quinoa

water or vegetable broth

salt

Use a strainer to rinse the quinoa under cold water, then shake off as much water as possible.

Add the quinoa, vegetable broth, and salt to the Instant Pot. Lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Place the pressure release handle (vent) in the “Sealing” position.

Cook on high pressure 3 minutes

Press the Pressure Cook button, making sure the “High Pressure” setting is selected, and set the time. Note that it takes about 5 minutes for the pot to “preheat” and come up to pressure before it starts cooking. (During cooking, avoid touching the metal part of the lid.)

Natural release for 8 minutes

 After the Instant Pot beeps, set a timer and wait for 8 minutes to let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure.  Then vent any remaining steam by moving the vent to “Venting”, covering your hand with a towel or hot pad. Never put your hands or face near the vent when releasing steam. (The pressure indicator in the lid may drop on its own during this time, meaning that there is no remaining steam in the pot.)

Open the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

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Wondering how to make quinoa perfectly every time? Here's our master method! We've showed you how to make perfect quinoa and shared 2 tips for next level quinoa. Then, a delicious 30 minute meal using quinoa: our Loaded Quinoa Tacos!  Full recipe is below.

FULL TACOS RECIPE: https://www.acouplecooks.com/loaded-quinoa-tacos/

How to Make Quinoa Perfectly!
INGREDIENTS: 
1 cup quinoa (white, red, or mixed)
2 cups water
Kosher salt

METHOD:
1. Rinse the quinoa and drain completely.
2. Place quinoa in a saucepan with 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer where the water is just bubbling for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the water has been completely absorbed. (Check by pulling back the quinoa with a fork to see if water remains.)
3. Turn off the heat and let sit with the lid on to steam for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa with a fork. If desired, add additional kosher salt and pepper to taste. 
RECIPE at: https://www.acouplecooks.com/master-recipe-perfect-quinoa/ 

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