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As a busy mom of three, I need the easiest dinner ideas. One pan and one pot recipes are my favorites.

I do need to figure out how to make my favorite quinoa pizza bites in the instant pot. Quinoa with vegetables in the instant pot is totally doable, friends.

The instant pot is one of my best friends, especially when making an instant pot quinoa salad.

For this instant pot quinoa and vegetables, you will have to chop the vegetables. But, after that, you’re good to go and everything else is incredibly easy.

I promise. And if you want to save time on the chopping, grab yourself a vegetable chopper. Life changing.

Ingredients for Mediterranean Quinoa in the Instant Pot

You can definitely switch these up to your liking. I love the way these come together in this easy Mediterranean quinoa bowl.

• quinoa
• chicken or vegetable broth (or bone broth for a protein boost!)
• red onion
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• kale (or choice of greens)
• lemon
• kalamata olives
• mozzarella pearls
• salt
• olive oil or avocado oil

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Quinoa in the Instant Pot

Quinoa recipes in the pressure cooker just taste better, since quinoa is one of those grains that is hard to cook perfectly.

I talk about my tips in this lemon herb cheesy quinoa recipe, but it’s easy to overcook it or for it to be dry.

In the instant pot, it’s fluffy and perfect every time in a matter of MINUTES. The only way I cook quinoa now!

Since it’s so fluffy, it may be more palatable for toddlers. There are several quinoa recipes for toddlers to choose from!

The best part about this instant pot quinoa with vegetables is not only how fast it cooks (we’re talking 1 minute!), but also how customizable it is.

For instance, add any choice of veggies you like. I’ve added red pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kale and cucumbers for a Mediterranean instant pot quinoa.

I also topped with mozzarella balls and kalamata olives.

You could switch it up, and even add your favorite meat or protein choice if you’d like.

How to Make Instant Pot Quinoa with Vegetables

This is the perfect instant pot quinoa with vegetables because it comes out perfectly fluffy each time!

First, rinse your quinoa and let it dry before adding it to the instant pot.

Add your quinoa, broth, lemon juice and cherry tomatoes to the instant pot. Close the lid and set to sealing position.

Set manual pressure to HIGH for one minute. Note that it will take 8-15 minutes to heat up.

Once the instant pot is done cooking, turn the valve to manually release the remaining pressure. You’ll see just how perfect your instant pot quinoa is!

While it’s heating up, you can chop your vegetables of choice to add in once the quinoa is cooked.

Then, mix your dressing and add as needed to the bowl.

See how beautiful it all looks together? Similar to my vegan couscous salad, but different texture. A little crunchier and heartier.

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Yield: 3-4 servings

Instant Pot Quinoa with Vegetables

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Looking for an easy one pot meal recipe? This plant forward instant pot quinoa with vegetables is ready in minutes, and brings a healthy twist of Mediterranean flavors.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 21 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth (I love bone broth)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes
• Juice of 1 lemon, plus additional for topping
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2-3 cups kale, or choose of greens
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 cup Mozzarella pearls

Dressing

• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa and let it dry before adding to instant pot.
2. Add quinoa, salt, broth and lemon juice to instant pot. Add in broth and cherry tomatoes 
3. Close lid and set to sealing position.
4. Set manual pressure to HIGH for one minute. Note that it will take 8-15 minutes to heat up.
5. Once the instant pot is done cooking, turn the valve to manually release the remaining pressure.
6. Remove the quinoa and add to serving bowl. Add remaining chopped vegetables, olives, and cheese.  
7. Mix together dressing and add to bowl.
8. Give it a stir and add in any additional toppings of your choosing.
   
   

Notes

I love to use bone broth for the extra protein and nutrients.

I wouldn't recommend freezing the entire salad, though you could freeze extra cooked quinoa. To freeze, let it cool completely and store in a freezer friendly tupperware or stasher bag.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 571Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 977mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 9gSugar: 16gProtein: 27g

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