Learn how to make easy Instant Pot quinoa. You will love this nearly hands-off method of cooking quinoa if you're a pressure cooker user. Try it today!
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse quinoa with cold water until water runs clear; drain well.
If desired, spray the inside of the Instant Pot lightly with nonstick spray. Add quinoa, salt and water to the pot; combine.
Secure Instant Pot lid and turn valve to seal. Set pressure cooker to manual (High) or to Pressure Cook, depending on the model, for 1 minute. It will take about 6 minutes to come to pressure. When it has finished cooking, let the pressure release naturally (in other words, leave it alone) for 10 minutes.
Remove lid, fluff quinoa, and serve.
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Yield: 1 cup dry quinoa makes 3 cups cooked. Serving size: ½ cup. If you want extra quinoa to freeze, make a double batch by doubling all the ingredients. Cook as directed. It will take longer for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure.
Cilantro Lime Quinoa: After cooking quinoa, stir in 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro. Add salt to taste.
Cooked quinoa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 8 to 10 months.
Freezing Instructions: Cool cooked quinoa completely. Using a measuring cup, scoop 1 or 2 cup portions into freezer bags and label with measurement. Flatten and freeze for up to 10 months.
Thawing Instructions: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, on the counter for a couple of hours, or in the microwave 45 seconds to 1 minute.