Instant Pot Mediterranean Quinoa

Instant Pot Mediterranean Quinoa

from gardeninthekitchen.com
9 min

This Instant Pot Mediterranean Quinoa salad will quickly become a new favorite! Fluffy quinoa is mixed with fresh Mediterranean vegetables, leaving you with a delicious and versatile side dish, healthy lunch, or main.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup shiitake mushroom (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved )
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds (shelled)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup black olives (chopped)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add rinsed quinoa to the instant pot along with vegetable broth and mushrooms.

  2. 2

    Cover the pot and lock lid. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute then allow for 10 minutes of natural pressure release (NPR) then release remaining pressure if any left.

  3. 3

    Stir in remaining ingredients and season to taste.

  4. 4

    Cover the pot back up and allow it to sit for 5 minutes on "keep warm" mode before serving

  5. 5

    Transfer remaining ingredients to air tight container. Can be served cold or hot