Instant Pot Quinoa (Fluffy, Perfect, No Soaking!)

I followed this recipe exactly but my quinoa came out mushy. I am going to try skipping the 10 min natural release and just quick release next time.

I’ll be honest, I read the instructions in a hurry and cooked my quinoa on high for eight minutes. Do you know what, though? Maybe quinoa is very forgiving, because it didn’t dissolve into mush, and still had a good bite to it! Delicious 😋

Perfect quinoa! So easy and the quinoa is fluffy and perfect!

I’ve never made quinoa before but your recipe looked so easy that I just made it! Two cups quinoa and 3 cups veggie broth for 3 minutes & 10 minute release– so simple!!!.
I’m glad you answered a commenter’s question about making more than 1 cup quinoa and still cooking it only 3 minutes regardless of the amounts used.
I did rinse it very well and drain it first as I had read awhile ago that rinsing gets rid of any bitterness.
It turned out so fluffy with a lovely texture… not mushy or hard… so it’s a perfect ratio of liquid to quinoa and perfect cooking time!
Thank you for helping me try something new!

Seriously, the only way I cook quinoa now. Super easy and comes out great every time!

The best fluffy instant pot quinoa recipe. I usually double my recipe in my 3qt pot and it comes out perfect everytime.

Thanks for this recipe! I tried it today for the 1st time and I love it!

My quinoa burns when I use this recipe! I tried it twice, and both times I got burn error during the preheat phase. The second time I luckily noticed that it was almost done preheating and was able to eat the part that wasn’t on the very bottom, but this isn’t enough water for my Instant Pot!

As someone still learning the instant pot I was apprehensive trying something new, but this was so easy and it turned out absolutely perfect. Thank you!!

I’ve always been hesitant to make serve quinoa because it seemed like it would turn out as little inedible beads. But your recipe convinced me to give it a shot, and I was pleasantly surprised that my whole family absolutely loved it! Thank you for your thoughtful article. 😊

It worked!

Excellent recipe. Worked like a charm. Thank you very much!

the Minimalist baker is my go to and has never let me down thank you!

I’ve never made quinoa this fluffy !!! Thank you so much

BEST QUINOA EVER! THANK YOU!!!

Turned out perfect!
I used tri-colour quinoa, added coarse salt (sel de Guérande), turmeric and black pepper and cooked it as per instructions, and got perfectly cooked and fluffy quinoa as described. I only made 1 cup for my first try but i can’t wait trying doubling or tripling the recipe tomorrow!
Already added a post-it with your directions to my instant pot cooking guide :)

I did one portion 1 cup of tri-coloured quinoa .
Wanted to see results 1st before I made more for salad dinner & lunches.
Turned out great soft but had texture.
Il’d say perfectly cooked.
Followed another quinoa recipe & lets just say it was a disaster all over bowl, lid after I when I opened
Will use vegetable stock next batch.
Loving my new Instant Pot… veggie family certainly reduces time standing staring- stirring , cooking legumes, chickpeas, rice now Quiona etc

Perfect results from my Instant pot. I used tri-colored quinoa and the 1.5 cup of liquid contained 1 cup of vegetable broth and the rest water. A very nicely calculated recipe. Thank you!

This turned out perfectly! Light, fluffy, delicious and done so quickly! This will be my go to method from now on.

I made using vegetable broth turns out fantastic. I will certainly make this again.

Great information, just what I needed. I added a finely chopped zucchini, onion and cup of diced dill pickles and used the pickle juice as liquid. Absolutely delicious.

Excellent technique, so fast and foolproof. We make it with Amish hot & spicy pickle juice as the liquid and it’s seasoned perfectly.

Perfect every time. I’ve been using your method for a few months now, and my previously inconsistent results with quinoa are now perfectly consistent. We especially like quinoa salad (pasta salad style) in the hot weather, so I have been making quinoa often. I like to make a lot of plain quinoa on the weekend so I can make quinoa salad and use the extra under veggies and in other recipes. I prefer to make it plain with water. Seasoning after cooking tastes best to us.

I added chicken broth, cumin and tumeric. I put two cups so I cooked it on high for about 6 minutes. It came perfectly fluffy. Very useful thank you!

Holy Mackerel, I am so happy I found this recipe as it made perfectly cooked fluffy quinoa! It couldn’t be any easier. Thank you so much!

The simplest and best quinoa recipe 🤩 Perfect, fluffy quinoa every time. Thank you ☺️

It came out perfect. Thank you—no more stovetop hassles!

I’ve made this many times and it’s always perfect! Minimalist Baker has been my go-to for simple, healthy recipes for YEARS (at least 7)! Thank you!!

Thanks, easy to read instructions on water/ quinoa ratio and cook time along with depressure method.

Wow! Perfectly fluffy quinoa; even better than how mine usually turns out on the stovetop. I doubled the recipe with no issues. Thanks so much for this!

I’ve made this many times. This is my go-to quinoa instant pot recipe. Thank you.

This recipe is perfect as is. When you just need to make regular old quinoa follow the recipe and instructions.

Wow what an easy dish to make in my pressure cooker (instapot). I made a garlic herb mixture to place on top when it finished cooking. It was fantastic!

Comes out perfect! I also toast & rinse beforehand. My favorite use is breakfast quinoa – I add a milk substiture or yogurt, sliced bananas or chopped apples (peach or berries are great too), and toasted coconut and pecans.

I have made this NUMEROUS TIMES and love it! I do saute the quinoa dry until it pops. Also, I tend to season it: now (as in right NOW cooking) with garlic, chicken broth, and dried mushrooms (your choice-I use Kirkland 6 variety blend) to pair with a Costco rotisserie chicken. Other varieties are adding ginger, shoyu, and 5 spice. Use Abobo for Philipino foods, esp the chicken skewers!!! Baharal (Middle Eastern) for lamb; Gochujang (Korean) for chicken and Kim Chee pairing; and Berbere (Ethiopian) for pairing with chicken and okra/stewed tomatoes. I vastly prefer to have quinoa seasoned to pair with the intended primary meat/chicken/fish.