1 minute Quinoa- Instant Pot Recipes
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 6 People
Ingredients
  • Quinoa- 1½ cups
  • Mixed veggies- 1 cup
  • Kale leaves, chopped- 3 leaves
  • Dried cranberries- 1 tbsp (optional or use raisins)
  • Paprika- ½ tsp
  • Dried oregano- 1 tsp
  • Ground cumin-1/2 tsp
  • Salt- ¾ tsp
  • Sesame seeds- 2 tbsp (optional)
  • Water- 1½ cups
Instructions
  1. If you prefer you can rinse quinoa in water taken in a strainer.
  2. To the stainless steel pot dump all the above-mentioned ingredients.
  3. You could add any kind of veggies and seasonings of your choice.
  4. Close the pot with the lid.
  5. Ensure the pressure release valve is in sealing position if using Instant Pot Duo model.
  6. Click Manual, then click Pressure- choose high pressure.
  7. Set time to 1 minute and walk away.
  8. It will take a few minutes for the pressure to build, after that the timer will start.
  9. After 1-minute pressure cooking, you will hear the beep.
  10. Do a quick pressure release & open the lid.
  11. Perfectly cooked quinoa is ready to be served.
  12. I enjoy the bite of dried cranberries- has a sweet and tart taste. If you don't have dried cranberries, add raisins instead.
  13. Serve mixed vegetable quinoa along with grilled or baked chicken, fish or roasted veggies.
Notes
To make chicken or beef Quinoa: Add cooked chicken or beef along with quinoa and cook for a minute.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/1-minute-quinoa-instant-pot-recipes/