Vegetarian Instant Pot® Quinoa with Veggies

Nutritious, protein-rich quinoa cooks to fluffy perfection alongside mixed vegetables in the Instant Pot(R), 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

Ingredients

• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ⅓ cup pesto
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
• ½ cup sliced black olives, drained
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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