Cooking quinoa in the instant pot is a 1 to 1 ½ ratio of dry quinoa to water.

Rinse the Quinoa: Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. This helps to remove the bitterness.

Add to the Instant Pot: Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in your Instant Pot.

Seal and Set: Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to "Sealing." Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting, and set the timer for 3 minutes.

Pressure Release: Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release.

Fluff and Serve: Open the lid and use a fork to fluff the quinoa. Serve it as a base for your favorite dishes, or enjoy it on its own!

Cooking quinoa on the stovetop uses a 1 to 2 ratio of dry quinoa to water. The reason why it's more water is that more of the water evaporates when cooked on the stovetop than in the Instant Pot.

Rinse the Quinoa: Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water.

Cook the Quinoa: Add rinsed and drained quinoa to a pot with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium to cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, put the lid on and turn off the heat. Let it sit covered for at least 15 minutes to finish absorbing the water. Don't remove the lid until the time is up!

Fluff and Serve: After 15 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork and serve.

Store leftover cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.