Where is quinoa from?

Native to South America, it has been cultivated there for thousands of years. These days, it is also being grown in the US and Canada.

Although technically a seed, quinoa is usually referred to as a whole grain. The Whole Grains Council has a visual list of the u003ca href=u0022https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/whole-grains-101-orphan-pages-found/types-quinoau0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003edifferent types of quinoa.u003c/au003e

What are the nutrition facts?

One of quinoa's nutritional claims to fame is that its a complete protein. This means it contains all nine essential amino acids, making it an especially good choice for vegans and vegetarians.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn addition to being a complete protein, it is high in fiber and a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, iron, thiamine and folate.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e

Is quinoa gluten-free?

Yes, u003ca href=u0022https://celiac.org/about-the-foundation/featured-news/2014/02/gluten-alternatives-effects-of-eating-quinoa-in-celiac-patients/#:~:text=Quinoa%20is%20a%20pseudocereal%20originating,that%20does%20not%20contain%20gluten.u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eit is gluten-freeu003c/au003e

Is Quinoa healthier than rice?

Whether or not you consider quinoa to be healthier than rice depends on what you consider u0022healthyu0022 for your body. When deciding which grain is healthier, below are some nutritional facts to consider. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAs compared to white and brown rice, quinoa is:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHigher in proteinu003cbr/u003eHigher in fiberu003cbr/u003eHigher in healthy fatsu003cbr/u003eProvides all nine essential amino acidsu003cbr/u003eGood source of magnesium, iron and zincu003cbr/u003eSlightly more calories than riceu003cbr/u003eSlightly fewer carbs than rice

Easy Instant Pot Quinoa (white or red)

Name: Easy Instant Pot Quinoa (white or red)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: South American
Ingredients: 1 cup white quinoa; 1 cup water; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup red quinoa; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Easy Instant Pot Quinoa (white or red)

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The easiest way to cook quinoa is in your Instant Pot! Quinoa made in a pressure cooker turns out fluffy and perfectly cooked every time. This recipe includes instructions for both white and red quinoa.

Total Instant Pot Cooking Time:
5 to 7 minutes to reach pressure, plus
White quinoa: 1 minute cooking time + natural release
Red quinoa: 2 minutes cooking time + natural release

Author: Jenny Meier | Kitchen Skip blog
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 3 cups 1x
Category: grains
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: South American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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White Quinoa

1 cup white quinoa
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt

Red Quinoa

1 cup red quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

In the Instant pot, combine quinoa, water and salt.
Secure the lid, making sure the steam release valve is in the “sealed” position.
Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button to program the Instant Pot.
White quinoa: 1 minute on high pressure
Red quinoa: 2 minutes on high pressure
When the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally (10 to 15 minutes).
Fluff and mix with a fork.

Notes

Cooked quinoa keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze quinoa, and defrost in the refrigerator overnight.

1 cup of dry quinoa will make about 3 cups cooked

This recipe was tested in a 6-quart Instant Pot

Find it online: https://www.kitchenskip.com/easy-instant-pot-quinoa/