Pressure Cooker Quinoa Recipe (Instant Pot Method)

Learn how to cook quinoa in a pressure cooker that works every time. Get my tips on cooking white, red, black, and tricolor quinoa in an Instant pot for a convenient hands-off method.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white quinoa (red, black, or tricolor quinoa would also work)
• 1 cup water*
• pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear.
2. 2Transfer it to the Instant pot, pour in the liquid, and a pinch of salt, if using.
3. 3Secure the lid. Move the steam release valve to Sealing position.
4. 4Select Manual/Pressure Cook to cook on high pressure for 1 minute for white quinoa and 3 minutes for red, black, or tricolor quinoa.
5. 5When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 7-8 minutes, then move the steam release valve to Venting position to release any remaining pressure.
6. 6Carefully open the lid. Fluff it with a fork and serve.