Vegetarian Instant Pot® Quinoa with Veggies

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Nutritious, protein-rich quinoa cooks up fluffy and flavorful in the Instant Pot.

Submitted by Sunny
Published on May 19, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth

  • 4 cups spinach

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ½ cup sliced black olives, drained

  • ⅓ cup pesto

  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Stir in feta cheese, black olives, pesto, and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
9g Fat
21g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 381mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 169mg 13%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 419mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.