How to Make Instant Pot Veggie Quinoa In One Minute

This Instant Pot Veggie Quinoa Recipe is a very fast and easy dish to prepare at only 1 Minute cook time.

Instant Pot Veggie Quinoa

Check your fridge to see what kind of veggies you have handy. I had some peppers and carrots but you can literally use whatever you have or like.

Why Quinoa?

Quinoa cooks quickly, making it a perfect side dish or by adding shrimp or grilled chicken makes for a healthy and delicious meal. For those who live the Vegan lifestyle mix with some Tofu, or Portobello Mushrooms.

What Exactly is Quinoa?

Quinoa is a protein packed grain similar to Cous Cous but has a richer nuttier flavor and is said to be one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet....can you believe?

Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow the Weight Watchers Program One serving of TriColor Quinoa is 5 points which is equal to ¼ Cup. Carrots and Peppers are Zero Points so this Instant Pot Veggie Quinoa Recipe will be 5 points a serving. I do see that Vigo Organic Whole Grain Tri Color Quinoa is only 4 points so to cut a point you might want to try that one.

For this Instant Pot Veggie Quinoa Recipe you will need an Instant Pot hopefully you have one and if you don't I highly recommend you get one it will make your life easier.

Ingredients:

• One Cup of Tri Color Quinoa
• One cup of Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth ( You can use one cup of water if you do not have a Broth or use Vegetable broth if you are Vegan)
• One Carrot Peeled and Chopped Finely (Feel free to use your Vegetables of choice)
• ¼ of a Red Pepper,Yellow Pepper & Orange Pepper Chopped Finely
• Spray Olive Oil
• Season to your taste depending on your liking try one or a combination of these spices they truly enhance. (Cayenne pepper, Curry Powder, Tumeric, or Cumin)

Another great kitchen tool I use is the Mini Ninja Chopper it is great for chopping the carrots and peppers or any Raw Veggie. It is super easy to use and simple to clean and most important your mincing is complete in seconds.

Preparation Instructions:

1: Rinse your Quinoa under Cold Running Water with a Fine Mesh Colander

2: Spray your Instant Pot liner with Olive Oil Spray then add in your One Cup of Rinsed Quinoa with One Cup of Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth and the Minced Carrots and Peppers

3: Lock your Lid and set your valve to the sealing position

4: Select pressure cook for 1 minute on high pressure

5: It will take about 5 minutes for the pressure to build, then the countdown timer will start. Allow the pressure cooker to release naturally for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure before opening your lid.

6: Now fluff with a fork and serve!

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