Instant Pot Quinoa Bowl
Perfectly fluffy quinoa every time, topped into a hearty bowl - a protein-packed lunch you can meal-prep all week.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 200 g quinoa
- 250 ml water
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 cucumber
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa, then add with water to the Instant Pot.
- Pressure cook on High for 1 minute, natural release 10 minutes.
- Fluff and cool slightly.
- Top with chickpeas, cucumber and a lemon dressing.
💡 Chef's tip
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork for the lightest texture.
The exact 1:1.25 quinoa-to-water ratio under pressure gives separate, fluffy grains; most stovetop methods use too much water and turn quinoa mushy.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 14 g
- Carbs: 50 g
- Fat: 7 g
