It is very easy to cook quinoa. It is cooked very similarly to rice, just with less water. I like to have variations of rice pilaf, so I make Dalia (or bulgur) Pilaf, Couscous Pilaf, and this Quinoa Pilaf to get some variation in taste and nutrients. Even though the preparation for all the rice, bulgur, and quinoa is very similar, they have their distinctive taste. You can also vary by changing the veggies you add to the recipe. This is a complete meal in itself made in an instant pot, so you don’t need to add more accompaniments to this dish. The only thing I enjoy having with pilaf is raita or yogurt.
Watch How to Make Instant Pot Quinoa & Vegetable Pilaf
Quinoa Nutrition
Quinoa is interestingly not a grain but is grown as a grain crop for its edible seeds. It is a rich source of protein, dietary fiber, and several B vitamins and minerals. Quinoa is gluten-free and easy to digest. Because of its nutritional value, quinoa has gained popularity recently, which has led to its price being doubled and tripled. We love quinoa and use it in many recipes, such as Quinoa Vegetable Chili, Quinoa Dosa, and Quinoa Khichdi.
How to make Quinoa and Vegetable Pilaf in Instant Pot?
When preparing quinoa in the instant pot or pressure cooker, you need to add 1 cup of quinoa with 1.25 cups of water. In this recipe, we are adding a variety of veggies along with the quinoa. That said, the water ratio remains the same. Cooking the quinoa along with the veggies in this single pot recipe, helps to infuse the flavor of veggies into the quinoa. Enjoy this quick and flavorful quinoa pulao. Serve it with yogurt or raita. Make the yogurt in the instant pot. Check out the recipe here. Check out other one-pot pilaf recipes made in the instant pot:
Vegetable Rice Pilaf Beet Pilaf Couscous & Vegetable Medley Bulgur or Dalia Pilaf
