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Did you know that Quinoa is a high protein grain that can be used as a protein substitute? If you have an Instant Pot, you can make this so quickly and have it on hand to use for so many recipes. You can use quinoa in salads, casseroles, breakfast cereals and so much more! Check out my recipes for Quinoa Veggie Burgers ,Chicken Quinoa Salad or Indian Quinoa Pilaf!

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Simple Instant Pot Quinoa

So just get out your IP and make this simple protein staple and start using it for more recipes! I know there are many makers of Instant Pot but I like the real Instant Pot!

I have a couple photos of what you will need and what it looks like in the Instant Pot. Recipe follow the photos.

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Simple Instant Pot Quinoa

You can use this simple instant pot quinoa in salads, casseroles, breakfast cereals and so much more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: grain

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 313kcal

Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa
2 cups quality stock or broth
 fresh thyme or herb of choice
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse and thoroughly drain the quinoa to remove the natural coating on it (this help remove the bitter and mildly soapy taste).
Stir all of the ingredients in the instant pot together and then twist to lock the lid shut. The real Instant Pot will sing to you when you close it so you know it it closed properly!
Set the pot to Manual for 1 minute.  When the one minute of cook time is up and it beeps, allow the pot to NPR (natural pressure release) for 10 minutes.
Then carefully release any remaining pressure with the valve on the lid, being sure to keep your entire body away from where the steam will come out.
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and serve or use in recipes.