Best Vegetarian Instant Pot Quinoa With Veggies Recipes
INSTANT POT ONE-MINUTE QUINOA WITH VEGGIES
Nutritious, protein-rich quinoa cooks up fluffy and flavorful in only one minute under pressure! Learn the simple steps to making consistently-good Instant Pot Quinoa, with optional veggies cooked right in.
Provided by Aubrey Smith
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse and drain quinoa.
- Dump quinoa into Instant Pot, then add any diced veggies from the add-ins listed above. Pour broth or water into pot.
- Close the lid and make sure the vent is set to closed. Push the manual button, make sure pressure is on HIGH and reduce time to 1 minute.
- While the pot comes to pressure and cooks, prepare any other optional add-ins.
- When the pot beeps several times it has finished cooking. Let the pressure come down naturally for then minutes, then you may flip the valve to release the rest of the pressure manually.
- Add any extra add-ins you have saved for the end of cooking, and mix well.
- Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 547 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUINOA WITH VEGGIES
I love quinoa and I wanted to make something that was flavorful and filling. The vegetables can be changed to your liking!
Provided by feminiSh
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring the quinoa, water, and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Once done, drain a mesh strainer, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
VEGETARIAN INSTANT POT® QUINOA WITH VEGGIES
Nutritious, protein-rich quinoa cooks up fluffy and flavorful in the Instant Pot®.
Provided by Sunny
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse and drain quinoa. Dump quinoa into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add vegetable broth, spinach, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes, then flip the valve and release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Stir in feta cheese, black olives, pesto, and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 381.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
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