Quinoa has become a staple in my life in the last few years. It’s so good for you, filling, and a great addition to so many different recipes. The instant pot has become my absolute favorite way to make it. While making quinoa on the stovetop is easy, I far prefer this method. It’s a hands-off method and it comes out perfect every time.
What is Quinoa?
How Long To Cook Quinoa in Instant Pot
For one cup of quinoa and two cups of water, it will take about six minutes to come to full pressure. Then it will cook for 12 minutes. After it has cooked, the instant pot needs to release the pressure that has built up, this can take up to 10 minutes. All said and done, the process will take about 28 minutes. Use this quinoa instant pot recipe as a replacement for rice in your favorite taco recipe, stir fry, or burrito bowl. This ratio is perfect for the instant pot. Keep in mind that the ratios here will be different than making it on the stovetop because there is less evaporation.
Tips and Tricks
Don’t skip rinsing your quinoa. This step is important in getting rid of the bitter taste of the quinoa, so please do not skip this step. Put it in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water for about a minute. Use broth instead of water. Replace all or part of the water with beef or chicken broth to give the quinoa a little flavor. If you follow a vegetarian diet, using vegetable broth is another great way to add a bit more flavor. Double the recipe. You can easily double this recipe by doubling both the water and the quinoa. This is a great way to meal prep for the week ahead.
Serving Size
It is important to know that one cup of dry quinoa will m make about four cups of cooked quinoa. If you are using a recipe that calls for cooked quinoa you can use this method and plan accordingly.
Storing Leftover Quinoa
Store any leftover quinoa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It can be used in quinoa recipes as soon as it is done cooking, but may need to cool depending on the recipe. Reheat in the microwave.
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