How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly in the Instant Pot

This side recipe, How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly in the Instant Pot, leans on uncooked quinoa, water or broth and salt. It makes 3 Cups cooked quinoa and takes about 33 minutes.

• Yield 3 Cups cooked quinoa
• Ready in 33 minutes
• Prep 30 minutes
• Cook 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 1/4 cup water or broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (use less if adding broth instead of water)

Instructions

1. Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer with cool water and drain. Dump the quinoa into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the water and salt and give the quinoa a quick stir.
3. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to seal, and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes (select the manual or pressure cook button and dial up or down to 3).
4. When the cooking time has finished, quick release the pressure. Fluff the quinoa with a spoon and use immediately or refrigerate to serve later.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.