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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Time for Instant Pot to come to pressure 15 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 257kcal
Author Manju

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 ¼ cup water or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste (watch for salt in the stock if you are using it)
  • 1 lime
  • ½ cup cilantro minced

Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa under running water till the water runs clear. Drain and keep aside.
  • Press SAUTE in the Instant Pot and add the oil/ butter to it once it displays HOT. 
  • Add the rinsed quinoa to the hot oil and toast for a minute or so.
  • Add the liquid (water or stock) and salt and mix well.
  • Turn off SAUTE. Close the lid and put the sealing valve in SEALING position. 
  • Press MANUAL and adjust time to 1 minute.
  • It will take about 5-7 mins for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. Once done, wait for the pressure to be released naturally for about 10 mins and then carefully move the sealing valve to RELEASE. 
  • Open the lid and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork.
  • Squeeze the lime over it and toss in the cilantro. Gently fluff again with a fork and its ready to be served now.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2.7mg