This is the Easiest Fluffy Quinoa Recipe you will make with the help of your Pressure Cooker. Set it and forget it for the best quinoa made in your Instant Pot in just 20 minutes.
Easiest Fluffy Quinoa Recipe {Pressure Cooker}
Have you tried quinoa yet? If not, you are missing out! I know it seem somewhat intimidating to make something entirely new, but this ancient grain is definitely worth giving a chance. It’s a great alternative to rice as a side dish or a great addition of nutrients to a recipe like this Cilantro Quinoa Corn Salad. I also love to bake it up in casseroles like this Pizza Stuffed Chicken Quinoa Bake.
I used to make my quinoa on the stove top, but it was more of a hassle than I would have liked for a simple ingredient. Sometimes when I was really lazy, I would just buy a pre-made pack of cooked quinoa from the grocery store for an easy dinner side dish. This was until I purchased my Electric Pressure Cooker. Quinoa became just one of many things I began making again with excitement!
From the perfect hard boiled eggs in just minutes to the easiest fluffy quinoa recipe, the Instant Pot is a lifesaver. It isn’t meant to cook everything, but the things it is, it does amazingly well! It’s definitely an investment in a small kitchen appliance that was worth every cent. I haven’t regretted it for one minute.
Swing by your local food coop or grocery store and grab a bag of quinoa. Whether you like golden, red, black or a mixture of all three, it is an ancient grain that is bursting with healthy nutrients and one of the most protein rich foods you will find.
Easiest Fluffy Quinoa Recipe (Pressure Cooker)
Ingredients
- 1 part quinoa
- 1 part chicken broth vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Set your electric pressure cooker to saute and add the quinoa. Toast the quinoa for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. Add the water and place the lid on the top. Turn the nozzle to seal.
- Turn the electric pressure cooker to high pressure on manual for 1 minute.
- After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally. Once the pin drops on the lid, open up the pot and stir.
- Serve immediately or store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
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JIM READEY says
Saponins to not seem to be an issue for humans.. Mostly, they affect fish and other cold-blooded creatures.
Cheryl says
The quinoa bags all say to rinse thoroughly before cooking, so how do you toast it when it’s still wet? Does your brand not need rinsing?
Thanks!
Danielle Green says
I used to rinse it but after not rinsing it a couple times and not noticing a difference, I don’t waste my time.
Robert P North says
The saponins aren’t good for you. It’s not an issue of flavor.