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Quick Creamy Instant Pot Quinoa Bowls Recipe for Easy Meal Prep

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A quick and creamy quinoa bowl made in the Instant Pot, perfect for easy meal prep and packed with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170 g) rinsed quinoa
  • 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Optional toppings: roasted sweet potatoes or chickpeas, avocado slices, feta cheese or nutritional yeast, toasted seeds or nuts (pumpkin seeds, almonds), fried or poached egg

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water for about 30 seconds using a fine-mesh strainer. Drain well.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add almond milk and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir quickly, then add the rinsed quinoa. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ high pressure for 1 minute.
  5. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 12 minutes.
  6. Carefully open the lid. Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork or spatula. Stir in chopped fresh herbs and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings or store in meal prep containers.

Notes

Rinsing quinoa is essential to remove bitterness. Use natural pressure release to achieve creamy texture. Customize toppings as desired. If quinoa is too thick after cooking, stir in more almond milk or broth. Garlic sauté adds depth of flavor.

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