Vegetarian Instant Pot® Quinoa with Veggies

Vegetarian Instant Pot® Quinoa with Veggies

Nutritious, protein-rich quinoa cooks to fluffy perfection alongside mixed vegetables in the Instant Pot, and mixed with feta, olives, and pesto, it becomes a tasty side dish.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
192 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Stir in feta cheese, black olives, pesto, and tomatoes.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.33333334326744 cup pesto
  • 0.5 cup sliced black olives, drained

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