How to Cook Quinoa in the Instant Pot

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8 жыл бұрын

Remember: 1/2 cup quinoa needs 3/4 cup water. Add one cup water to the bottom of the pressure cooker. Cook with HIGH pressure. Set timer for 1 minute. CANCEL Keep Warm mode. Wait 10 minutes EXACTLY, no more. Release remaining pressure in the pot. SHAZAM!
You have perfect quinoa.
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I overcooked A LOT of quinoa before I learned the trick to getting it perfectly cooked. In this video, I demonstrate how to pressure cook quinoa in a bowl AND in a Mason jar.
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@seekingjoynow1722 2 жыл бұрын

I have a new mini and yes, you can cancel keep warm before you start cooking. My original IP did not have a keep warm function at all. Now I have the six quart and the three quart. I learned my basic IP stuff from you. Good to see you.

@JillMcKeever 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to be of service to you, Seekingjoynow. 💛

@marsfran55 3 жыл бұрын

This has become my absolute favorite way of doing quinoa! Thank you so much Jill for sharing this process!

@JillMcKeever 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@EvelinaMewa 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful - especially about the rinsing off of the saponin coating of off the quinoa. A big THANK-YOU to your auntie for passing on the tip to you! :) It beats all the rubbing and rinsing for 5 minutes at the sink till the soapy stuff is completely washed off.

@vinnettepope8255 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this wonderful teaching information video and tips on how to cook 👩‍🍳 quinoa.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👋🏻🙏🙏🙏

@orgmngrose 4 жыл бұрын

I love the mason jar--Thank you so much

@drew4021 5 жыл бұрын

love that southern drawl. great video!

@luzvelazquez3373 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this recipe : )

@chubsnubber4867 5 жыл бұрын

I have ADHD and cooking is a challenge! I could walk in another room to pick up my charged phone and start cleaning out a closet only to be reminded of the stove disaster by the smoke alarm. I hate being tied to the kitchen so cooking was hated... until the Instant Pot came into my life!! :)

@Comrade_mommy 3 жыл бұрын

Same! I’ve got the neurodivegent trifecta, autism, ADD and OCD, and the stress, worry and just failing bc I’m distracted, is immensely helped with the IP. Tho I have on way to many occasions tried to make chicken stock only to realize the next am I forgot about it and it’s ruined. it’s that 120 min cook time (which is more like 3 hrs with the pressure build up and release) which messes me up. If I don’t set a loud alarm, it’s going get ruined.

@MichaelToub 2 жыл бұрын

Truly an enjoyable quinoa video, thanks!

@maddmitten 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ... you are the reason I have 2 I-pots.

@hellpked 7 жыл бұрын

youre an awesome lady. i love making quinoa in my instant pot and i came across ur video. i loveee mason jars and i was so happy that u included cooking in a mason jar. have u tried cooking it in a quart size jar or more than one jar ? i cook mine for 1 min and keep it on keep warm for natural pressure for 15 mins for my 1 cup recipe.

@Godswrathishere1 5 жыл бұрын

I used red quinoa, but I set it to 2 minutes, turned it off, and then let it set for 10 minutes...wonderful..perfectly cooked.

@JillMcKeever 5 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thank you for sharing😃

@Radjehuty Жыл бұрын

That's actually a really cool way to do it. Won't have to clean the insert. I'd say the real advantage to cooking any grain in an IP is consistency. Once you have your formula, it does the job perfect every time. On a stovetop there's a lot of wiggle room for things to go wrong, plus people living in different altitudes have to adjust recipes accordingly. IP has its own internal pressure regardless. I love this method thanks!

@yozy4996 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job...

@janellehoffman7223 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Jill! Thank you for all of your great videos! I'm trying to find a way to make rice and steamed veggies at the same time in my Instant Pot. The veggies will only take a minute or two, so I'm trying to figure out if I could open the instant pot before the rice is done (maybe at 20 minutes instead of 22 for brown rice), then add veggies, let it regain pressure and then cook for another minute? But then if I use the slow pressure release, it might overcook the veggies. Maybe I put the veggies after the pressure has gone down on it's own, and the keep the lid closed for a few minutes and it might have the effect of steaming? What do you think?

@Jaydit7 8 жыл бұрын

Get your Groove Thing, indeed! I just made some red quinoa, on the stovetop. If I was "cooking in bulk" to freeze, I would use the iPot. As for rinsing, I've found it depends on the brand...some really need rinsing, some don't. If I buy it in bulk, it always needs a good rinse/soak. I will use my iPot to cook rice/grains/beans "in bulk" for the freezer, because it will take less time and make less of a mess.... Ooooh, I found a really good cookbook....VEGAN UNDER PRESSURE by Jill Nussinow...that covers the basics of Pressure Cooking and seasoning...and has great recipes, to boot...and it's pretty to look at......Keep on cookin', Jill...

@bonnieleary1197 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@CrunchyScott 8 жыл бұрын

You had me at Captain and Tennille! Full disclosure, I've been buying those microwavable pouches of quinoa! But this looks so easy! And a friend and I are attempting some Ipot adventures...so this is great!!! xoxo (PS. I can't believe C&T are divorced. Booo.)

@358239 7 жыл бұрын

Hi my instant pot does not have a yogurt setting do u think I could still use it on a slow cook setting thanks

@661Stacey 7 жыл бұрын

An awesome idea is in the rice cooker too :)

@rileyuhl7837 7 жыл бұрын

Hi jill! Do you have to put it in a bowl or mason jar? I always thought you jisy put it right in but does this cook better?! Also would a glass bowl work? Thank you so much!! I've been using a ipot for about two years but never knew the best way to use it so I'm learning about rice, beans and quinoa!!

@debbiefowler1091 5 жыл бұрын

Failed! I am using my brand new Ipot Ultra. I used the bowl in bowl. was the fail due to the filtered refrigerator water I used? Too cold?

@lillychambers-go4qz 4 жыл бұрын

Can you season it while it's cooking in the instant pot? Or do you season afterwards?

@MissBizyBea 8 жыл бұрын

Girl, you need a wide mouth s/s or plastic canning funnel when you have messy things to transfer into a jar - works like a charm! I rinse and cook my quinoa like I would rice with the same ratio of grain to water. I've made batches of different rices in the iPot (WOOT WOOT! - love my 8 qt. iPot but not for grains). My Zojirushi makes better rice and quinoa in my opinion. Brown rice does not turn out sticky like it does in the iPot. I tried cooking the quinoa on the stove and it never worked to my satisfaction and that's when I decided to treat it like white rice and started cooking in the rice cooker. Perfect. That's how I roll with these types of grains.

@lynettestrickland1688 6 жыл бұрын

MissBizyBea -it took me lots of trial and error to get my brown rice to come out nice and dry/separate. For me, 1 cup rice to 1-1/4 c water and then cook on high pressure for 28 minutes. Perfect, nice separate grains every time!

@cindypowell6988 2 жыл бұрын

Use a wide mouth canning funnel. If you have a narrow jar use a narrow canning funnel.

@HeatherMoreau 7 жыл бұрын

Will you do a video about how to make soups and stews with quinoa and no recipe? I love to not have to use a recipe and I want to get better at it :-)

@dailyveg2673 7 жыл бұрын

Ok, I just tried this! Although I feel like mine came to pressure much quicker and when the 10 minutes of rest was up there was no pressure to be released. I opened my Ipot and all the water was still in the mason jar. I put it back in for another minute of cooking, we will see if it works this time. Love your channel!!!

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

The first few 1/2 cups I tried didn't work for me. I had to find the magic. Whatever you do, cancel that Keep Warm mode after it's done' cooking. It will most certainly overcook the quinoa.

@frannybrit 2 жыл бұрын

The same thing just happened to me!

@artsymargo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip about canceling Keep Warm before pressing Manual and time. It's one less run to the kitchen.

@vegansteph40 7 жыл бұрын

what is 3quartz cup in british measurements

@marilynguerra3220 5 жыл бұрын

What size mason jar?

@maremacd 8 жыл бұрын

Jill, can you tell us the diameter and height of the stainless steel bowl you used?

@JillMcKeever 8 жыл бұрын

In my 5-quart DUO50 7-in-1, named Captain, I used a stainless steel bowl that is 7-inches wide and 4-inches tall. A bowl with the maximum height of 5-inches will work in a taller 6-quart DUO or LUX model.

@maremacd 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@Masterclassonlife 8 жыл бұрын

IPOT IN STEREO!! WOOT WOOT!

@JillMcKeever 8 жыл бұрын

🙌WOOT WOOT🙌

@timjipson 7 жыл бұрын

Have you cooked rice using this method? For me the big benefit would be using a time delay so it's hot and fresh when I get home. Also, I'm ready to buy my 1st IPOT and I'm debating between the 6 and 8 quart models. How would the 8qt model change your recipes if you are using the 6qt model? Thanks!

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim! I don't own the 8qt model but I've heard on the grapevine from iPot friends who own 8-qts that they do require a bit longer cooking times and more water. These increases are naturally due to the size. Unfortunately, Instant Pot has not created a user's manual for the 8-qt model with cooking time and water requirements. They're packing the old version of the manual that suits the smaller sizes. Not cool. How many people are you feeding? I have four hungry people in my house who don't mind eating leftovers. The 6-quart makes plenty of food for us. I do happen to own two instant pots but that's so I can cook different foods at the same time. When you're ready to buy an Instant Pot, please consider using my Amazon Affiliate Link to help support Simple Daily Recipes: simpledailyrecipes.com/7-in-1-Instant-Pot

@timjipson 7 жыл бұрын

Just myself; sometimes I cook for my girlfriend but I like to cook big once and have leftovers for several days. I've been on the fence about which rice/pressure cooker to get for a while, it hasn't been a huge priority. I've been WFPB(Go Engine 2) for 1.5 years and trying my best to be vegan for the 2 months, so since you have a similar mind set the IPOT makes sense to me. I just ordered the 6qt model and your book, and subscribed to your channel :) Thank you for your help!

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

🙌WOOT WOOT🙌 Has your iPot and book arrived yet? Let me know what questions you have AFTER you read the manual. :D

@lorigrass1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have always cooked my quinoa in a rice cooker, but now I will use my IP. And, I've heard about rinsing your quinoa, but never knew why, because it taste fine to me without washing it first. Now, I will rinse it, and see if I like it better. I always learn something new when I watch your videos! / About the mess when getting the rinsed quinoa into the jar, perhaps using a soup spoon would be a neater way to transfer it.

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Lori! :D

@LaLa-zn5ml 4 жыл бұрын

My I Pot does not have manual. Ugh! Best excuse to work some Over time I. Pot. Thing 1 & Thing 2 lol

@HeatherMoreau 7 жыл бұрын

Can I just put it in the regular pot like this? Do I have to use another container?

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can put it in the regular pot. In the video, I simply wanted to demonstrate cooking quinoa in a mason jar for a cook-it-and-seal-it way of food prep.

@lynettestrickland1688 6 жыл бұрын

Buying me the time of not babysitting the pot is worth it to me!

@seagrape2881 7 жыл бұрын

prefect I'm gonna make HCH's vegan chicken sandwiches ... and quinoa is one of the main ingredients!

@SDPickups 6 жыл бұрын

Who is HCH?

@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee Жыл бұрын

if you don't have a bowl or mason jar and want to cup 1/2 cup of quinoa in the instant pot alone. Is it still same ratios in this video of quinoa and water for 1 minute?

@JillMcKeever Жыл бұрын

Honestly, it would be easier for you to cook that small amount of quinoa in a small saucepan with a lid. Quinoa doesn't take long to cook tender. And more honestly, the simmering time it would take to get the pressure up inside the Instant Pot® plus the cooking time, you'd probably end up with overcooked quinoa. Skip the iPot. Pull out a small saucepan and lid. You'll have more control and insurance of the quinoa coming out the way you like it. Humbly yours, Jill

@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee Жыл бұрын

@@JillMcKeever hi thanks don't have a saucepan only instant pot

@Comrade_mommy 3 жыл бұрын

I keep looking for anyone who talks about toasting the quinoa on the sauté function. I’ve always toasted it with stove top cooking bc it’s supposed to improve the flavor. I wonder does it make a difference when using the IP?

@JillMcKeever 3 жыл бұрын

The Saute function is simply heating the inner pot, just like a pan on the stove. In the video, I showed cooking directly in the jars. I can imagine toasting the quinoa directly in the inner pot, then pouring into the jars then adding water. You could try that and see what happens.

@malenotyalc 5 жыл бұрын

What if no Mason jar or bowl? My bowls are ceramic or plastic.

@vitazgal9933 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jill~ I've never had Quinoa...does it come in mixed colors or did you mix yourself? Also I am trying to find heat resistant bowl & all I see(stainless steel) have silicone non-slip bottom. Would you direct me to name brand or where I can pick up one for IPot...I called BB&B & they couldn't help me. Target didn't know either. Hope I am not putting you out. Thank you. Can't wait to make this.

@JillMcKeever 8 жыл бұрын

At my local grocery store, they sell it separated and mixed. I picked up the mixed quinoa because I'm not a fan of the white quinoa on its own. The red and black quinoa have a wild rice flavor. I prefer them.

@vitazgal9933 8 жыл бұрын

The mixing bowl is more of the need. Since silicone steamers can be used...the mixing bowl with silicone bottom can be also, right? I am finding it hard to find any bowls without lip or handle(s)...I'v'e got the quinoa info-all set there. Thanks

@JillMcKeever 8 жыл бұрын

Silicone is made for heat. I don't know about the glue the manufacturer used to adhere it to the bowl. I wish I could remember where I bought my stainless steel bowls. I've had them for YEARS and YEARS. It would have been from somewhere cheap.

@vitazgal9933 8 жыл бұрын

One more Q. MIxing bowls, etc I see are all oven safe up to 400. Is that safe to use?

@JillMcKeever 8 жыл бұрын

I don't have my pressure cooking manual on me, or I would look up the maximum temperature the cooker can reach. Off the top of head, I would say "yes" oven-safe up to 400F is safe to use.

@jeannettdavis493 7 жыл бұрын

so it necessary to do pip for quinoa to turn out best?

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

What is "pip?"

@jeannettdavis493 7 жыл бұрын

pot in pot

@razaakeniola 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god you are hilarious. Thank you haha

@nwoteht 7 жыл бұрын

Jill, i love your videos. You are a real pleasure. Now my question for this class is about the "new generation" thingee. How do you turn off the keep warm before you have turned the cooker on? You'll probably come back with "Charlie, you dummy," but the fact is I'm confused. So help me out, darlin.

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

Good morning, Charlie! (My husband's name is Charlie.) So far ask I know, the DUO80 8-quart model is the only one, at this time, with the option to cancel the automatic keep warm mode. So, when we're setting the iPot for pressure cooking, press the MANUAL button twice. Notice how the Keep Warm/Cancel light toggles off and on? Same option exists for the Slow Cook button, and all those pre-programmed buttons, like soup, beans, porridge, steam. :D

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

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@bonnierush7843 6 жыл бұрын

Why not soak the measured quinoa directly in the jar and pour off liquid with strainer against jar rounded side into jar? might work a bit better.im going to do ithis method with three jars.quinoa,brown rice and maybe teff or oats.my jars are taller so instead of wire ill use silicone pad at bottom.

@scooterbug8107 8 жыл бұрын

You look extra gorgeous in this video♡

@jennh7040 7 жыл бұрын

Oh no - don't know what happened. It did not work. Followed your directions exactly and it did not absorb the water. I did the mason jar method. Ideas??

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

+Jenn Hedrick I honestly don't know. I wish I had been there in the kitchen with you when you were cooking. It would be easier to figure out. I'm sorry the quinoa didnt cook up.

@Sarahlinii 6 жыл бұрын

Jenn Hedrick This exact thing happened to me tonight as well! I used the exact proportions of quinoa and water, used my mason jar and everything and when the time was done, I uncovered it to find the quinoa and water exactly how I put it in uncooked, only a hotter version! Lol. No idea what happened. I had to cook it on the stove the conventional way =\

@SuperAlicefaye 8 жыл бұрын

Question??? You said you were a 'canner'... why not use your canning funnel to load your jar? :) Woot Woot!! I love my IP.

@sadiedesimone5558 6 жыл бұрын

A wide mouth funnel is your friend!

@dianalong4283 7 жыл бұрын

😇💜😇

@mikeneron 8 жыл бұрын

Did I miss something? Why are we not just putting the quinoa and water directly into the inner pot?

@JillMcKeever 8 жыл бұрын

I didn't think one-half cup of quinoa is worth dirtying the whole inner pot. Also I figured someone could use the small bowl method for a one-bowl salad idea or they could pull out the bowl and recycle the pot water for other pressure cooking. Then I imagined someone might want to make the quinoa in a Mason jar, screw on a lid and move it to the icebox for later.

@mikeneron 8 жыл бұрын

Ok I follow your logic and I will allow it this time :P

@JillMcKeever 8 жыл бұрын

LOL Thanks, Boss.

@Extrasolar84 8 жыл бұрын

So funny I just made the same thing before I saw this video :D . I added salmon , frozen veggies , curcuma and ginger , coconut creme , salt pepper and oregano . Then you can add cold sauerkraut ( good probiotics ) and broccoli sprouts , some Appel cidar vinegar , some olive oil and baby spinach leafs . Enjoy :)

@seecesar 5 жыл бұрын

She’s hiiiiiilarious

@naomi3kids1 7 жыл бұрын

I thought you homeschooled.

@JillMcKeever 7 жыл бұрын

Yep! We've been at it since Max was 7. At the time, I had some influential church friends who homeschooled Max's Kindergarten year. My friends made it look like a great opportunity. I figured I was smart enough to graduate college with a Bachelors of Science Cum Laude, I could teach 1st grade. ;D Nine years later, we're still rolling along. It's not always rainbow-farting unicorns but we (kids included) wouldn't have it any other way. :D

@naomi3kids1 7 жыл бұрын

I homeschooled until my kids were in high school. I didn't even graduate college, and really it wasn't that hard. We were in a homeschooling group and did so many fun things. All my kids are in college now, and one soon to graduate. All on scholarships! It was the best thing that I could have done for my children! Good foundation for the rest of their lives! And...... with all the crap that goes on in schools now! Eeeeesh!