Love to eat quinoa but hate how long it takes to cook on the stovetop? Here are some of the best Instant Pot quinoa recipes to get one of your favorites on the table faster! Learn how to cook quinoa in the Instant Pot for quick, easy and healthy meals.
Can You Cook Quinoa In An Instant Pot?
Not only can you cook quinoa in an Instant Pot, but you also should. It is incredibly fast and easy. No need to babysit it on the stovetop or worry about over agitating it while it cooks.
How Do You Cook Quinoa So It’s Not Bitter?
Even if your quinoa says that it is pre-rinsed on the box, always take time to thoroughly rinse it. Quinoa has a natural coating called saponin. This helps keeps bugs away from the plant. If you rinse it, it removes this natural coating and helps to remove any bitter taste.
What Can I Add To Quinoa For Flavor?
While I happen to love quinoa with just as few simple spices added in, I have several tips and tricks for making Instant Pot quinoa taste even better.
- Rinse - Always rinse your quinoa. This will help make it less bitter by removing the saponin (it’s natural coating).
- Spice it up - Add some fresh herbs spices to make it exciting.
- Add protein - Chicken and Seafood are great added to Instant Pot quinoa.
- Make it sweet - Quinoa is delicious as a sweet dish too. Make it as a pudding or oatmeal.
- Cook in broth - add depth to the flavor by cooking in broth instead of water.
Why Does My Qunioa Come Out Mushy?
There are a few reasons your quinoa can come out mushy after you cook it. Those reasons are:
- Overcooking
- Over stirring
- Too much water
All three of these things can leave you with less than perfectly cooked quinoa. The simple solution for this? Use your Instant Pot and one of these amazing recipes included in this post. It will guarantee perfectly cooked quinoa your whole family will love.
How To Cook Quinoa
How To Cook Quinoa (Instant Pot, Stovetop & Rice Cooker)
Learn just about every method on How To Cook Quinoa in one convenient place! Plus learn everything you could want to know about quinoa.
The Best Quinoa Salad Recipes
Edamame Salad With Quinoa
Enjoy a delightfully filling and refreshing Edamame Salad With Quinoa as a complete and nutritious meal! It’s full of plant protein and is easily made with your Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Quinoa Salad With Salmon
This Instant Pot Quinoa Salad With Salmon is a delicious and nutritious meal that’s so very easy to make. Thanks to the Instant Pot, this recipe will be done before you know it!
Instant Pot Lemon Quinoa Vegetable Salad
Looking for an easy, one-pot lunch dish? This Instant Pot Lemon Quinoa Vegetable Salad is portable, healthy, vegan, and gluten-free, and perfect for summer.
Instant Pot Quinoa Salad with Feta
This quinoa salad is a total crowd pleaser, packed with veggies and feta
Thai Quinoa Edamame Salad
A Thai Quinoa Edamame Salad loaded with fresh vegetables and dressed with a delicious Thai lime vinaigrette. This salad is a meatless salad that makes a great side dish, but it also has enough protein from the edamame and quinoa that I served it as a main dish.
Quinoa Main Meals
Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Bowls
A low carb and easy to make recipe, Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Bowls are a delicious one-pot meal.
Cheesy Quinoa Porridge with Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele {Gluten Free}
Cheesy Quinoa Porridge is a creamy, cheesy dream of a dish made with melted Grana Padano cheese and topped with strips of Prosciutto di San Daniele. You will be hooked from your first mouthful.
Healthy 30-Minute Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Recipe
In just 30 minutes, you can make this delicious, healthy Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken with quinoa. This one-pot meal is so flavorful, and the quinoa turns out yummy and fluffy when pressure cooked.
Quinoa and Foxtail Millet Pongal | Instant Pot Ven Pongal
Vegans can now enjoy the savory ven pongal - South Indian risotto with rice and lentils. Here is my delicious vegan and nut-free and gluten-free spicy pongal with quinoa and foxtail millet made in Instant Pot.
Spicy Channa Quinoa - Simple Sumptuous Cooking
Recipe for a spicy concoction that will leave you feeling full with just a small serving. That’s the power of the protein-packed grain Quinoa! What’s even better is that the recipe has Chana dal a.k.a Garbanzo beans to add to the protein content.
Mexican Quinoa
Easy healthy vegetarian quinoa recipe made with Mexican seasoning, beans and vegetables to create a deliciously healthy protein and fiber rich dish. This gluten-free and vegan Mexican quinoa is a one-pot-meal that is good for anytime at home or on-the-go meals as it tastes great at room temperature.
Instant Pot Quinoa with Sausage and Vegetables
This Instant Pot Quinoa with Sausage and Vegetables recipe uses the 1-minute method for cooking quinoa. It is loaded with vegetable and tastes amazing thanks to the sausage. A complete 1-pan meal.
Quinoa Side Dishes
Instant Pot Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe (Vegan)
Instant Pot Quinoa Fried “Rice” tastes just like your favorite takeout meal, packed with veggies and can be on your table in under 15 minutes – less time than it takes to get delivery!
Instant Pot Quinoa with Coconut, Lime, and Cilantro
This nutty Instant Pot Quinoa is about to be your new go to side dish. It comes together in just minutes, and the Instant Pot does the rest of the work for you!
Instant Pot Quinoa Poha | Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf
Sweet, spicy, lemony and hearty, that’s how I would describe the flavors in this Quinoa Poha! Quinoa Poha is my healthy twist on a popular Indian vegetarian breakfast and snack recipe.
Quinoa Soup Recipes
Lentil Quinoa Soup – Instantpot
Lentil Quinoa Soup makes a hearty, quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. This healthy lentil soup is the best vegetable soup you can whip up in under 30 minutes.
Quinoa Enchilada Soup
Quinoa Enchilada Soup is a healthy, protein packed one pot meal that is full of Mexican flavors!! It’s a vegetarian, vegan, gluten free recipe that is extremely easy to make and freezer friendly. Serve it with a range of toppings for everyone to customize their own!
Quinoa Desserts
Instant Pot Quinoa Pudding
This Quinoa Pudding, or Quinoa Kheer, is an Indian dessert made with quinoa, milk, and sweetened condensed milk for sweetness. This delicious Instant Pot Dessert is only four ingredients with optional add in’s that comes together in less than 15 minutes!
How Long Does Cooked Quinoa Last?
Quinoa is quite resilient after it is cooked. It must be refrigerated but once you do so, it will last up to a week. If you choose to freeze it instead, it can last anywhere from 8 to 12 months.
Want MoreInstant Pot Recipes?
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken is an easy 30-minute dinner and you can make rice on top of it, as the video shows.
- Pressure Cooker Rice and Dal is a great vegetarian rice dinner.
- This Lebanese Lentil and Rice dish is another great Vegetarian Instant Pot recipe .
- Instant Pot Indian Khichadi is comfort food in a bowl!
- Instant Pot Risotto with Shrimp is another one-pot comfort meal.
- Buffalo chicken casserole for the days you want low carb recipes
- You might also like low carb Chicken Biryani that uses riced cauliflower.
- Chicken and Mushrooms are a great combo.
- My kids love Instant Pot Pork Chops with Rice and Vegetables
- Zucchini Lasagna - You won’t even miss the pasta.
- Haluski Recipe - A wonderful cabbage and noodles recipe.
Don’t forget to check out my otherBest-selling Instant Pot Cookbooks!
Indian Instant Pot , Keto Instant Pot, Instant Pot Fast and Easy , Healthy Instant Pot & Vegetarian Instant Pot .
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A delicious collection of easy pork belly recipes! Discover recipes from China, Japan, Greece, Vietnam, and Korea, as well as low carb and keto recipes. Roasted, grilled, braised and smoked, you’ll find an uncured bacon recipe that you love here!
Pork belly is such an amazing cut of meat, if you haven’t tried it before I’ve got so many great recipes here for you! It’s layers of fat make this meat so succulent and juicy and the skin crisps up wonderfully for crackling.
These pork recipes are perfect for main courses and appetizers, and a lot fit into low carb and keto diets.
What Is Pork Belly?
Pork belly comes from the underside of the pig and is a boneless and fatty cut of meat. It can be slow braised, grilled and roasted, and when thinly sliced and smoked it becomes bacon or pancetta. It is generally a relatively cheap cut of meat.
Is Pork Belly the same as Bacon?
Yes and no. It’s the same cut of meat, but pork belly is raw, and unprocessed. In contrast, Bacon has been cured, usually with salt or brine, and then smoked.
So put simply, pork belly is raw bacon . To become bacon, pork belly is cured in some fashion.
But they aren’t exactly interchangeable in cooking. Uncooked Pork Belly is more versatile since it functions like fatty flavoring but also meat. In contrast, Bacon lends a distinctive salty, smoky flavor to the food.
What does pork belly taste like?
A lot of the flavor of the pork belly comes from the layers of fat. It tastes similar to a pork chop, with a little sweetness, but it is slightly richer.
What cuisines is it found in?
Pork belly is a particularly popular ingredient in Asian recipes, especially Chinese , Korean , and Filipino . You can also find it in Hispanic cuisine. It has more recently become popular in Western cuisine and often used in BBQ or roasted.
How do you know when the pork is cooked?
Pork belly generally requires a long slow cook so that the fat and meats break down to make it wonderfully tender. The best way to know when it is done is to use a meat thermometer , it should register at 165F. The juices should run clear if it is pierced with a fork.
The Best Pork Belly Recipes
Low Carb and Keto Pork Recipes
Pork Belly Cabbage Soup
This keto Pork Belly Cabbage Soup is a delightfully hearty and warming soup that’s perfect for a cold day. It’s low carb, and can be made in under 30 minutes.
Pork Belly Adobo (Keto/Low Carb)
This Filipino-style Pork Belly Adobo is slightly sweet, slightly tangy and reimagined for low carb, sugar-free diets. Keto-friendly, this caramelized pork belly is worth the effort for a memorable meal.
Pork Curry Slow Cooker Recipe (Keto, Paleo)
Flavorful, rich stew inspired by the flavors of India and slowly cooked to a tender bite. This Pork Curry is low carb, gluten-free, keto and Paleo!
Homemade Pork Lard Scratchings
Those Homemade Crispy Pork Lard Scratchings are a perfect Snack, that can be used in baking, cooking or just on its own.
Crispy Pork Belly Recipes
Cider & Chilli Pork Belly
A beautiful sweet and salty pork belly recipe. Pork belly is slow cooked and then pan fried for the crispiest crackling. Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Crispy Pork Belly | Filipino Lechon Kawali
I love meat that is crispy on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside and this Crispy Pork Belly Lechon Kawali is just that and it will literally melt in your mouth. It’s crunchy, delicious, and full of flavor from the garlic and soy sauce.
Crispy Pork Belly Wrapped Roast
Meat seasoned with herbs wrapped around a pork tenderloin and cooked to juicy, tender perfection. A crazy impressive meal to your guests, but you’ll know how simple it was to make!
Crisped pork belly with whisky-soy sauce
This crisped pork belly may be a decadent appetizer, but it’s easy to make and so full of flavor. And don’t forget the slightly sticky sauce: you’ll be in food heaven.
Pancetta and Bacon Recipes
Easy Pancetta Recipe: Make Pancetta in 60 Seconds
Curing pork belly is so easy, you can do it at home without any additional equipment. You’ll wonder why you spent so much money buying it!
Homemade Applewood Smoked Bacon
Making your own bacon is easy with this simple cure. Use your smoker or grill to smoke it with real applewood chips for an amazing deep wood flavor and aroma.
Asian Pork Belly Recipes (Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese)
Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens (梅菜扣肉)
Say hello to the ultimate Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens recipe! Find that irreplaceable flavour from home you all know and love!
Authentic Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly (Thit Kho Tau)
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly (Thit kho tau) is classic comfort food of Viet families. This recipe features the authentic and traditional way to cook this dish in Vietnam. Pork belly is slowly braised until it has a beautiful caramel color and becomes so flavorful and tender.
Braised Pork Belly with Caramel Miso Sauce
A delicious melt-in-your-mouth Pork Belly recipe with a Japanese inspired glaze.
Sticky Pork Belly with Pineapple and Soy Sauce
This sticky pork belly with pineapple hits the salty, sour, sweet and spicy flavour profiles and tastes spectacular!
Spicy Filipino Bicol Express
This spicy Filipino bicol express is an indulgent treat. The pork belly is amazing and tender, but it is heavy, which makes this for an indulgent treat.
Easy Pork Belly Recipes
BBQ Pork Belly Slices Recipe
BBQ Pork Belly slices are an easy-to-make alternative to slow-roasted pork belly, with all the finger-licking satisfaction.
Slow Roast Pork Belly
Learn how to make Slow Roast Pork Belly from the Greeks. Fennel, paprika, marjoram and mustard takes this piece of meat to new heights!
More Pork Recipes
- Pulled Pork - loaded with delicious Mexican flavor.
- Pork Carnitas - Make these in your Instant Pot .
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork - tacos seasoned with Indian spices.
- Smoked Mexican Pork Shoulder - lovely smoked flavors.
- Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada - a low carb delight.
- Schezuan Pork Soup - Sichuan cuisine made at home.
- Chile Verde - a quick and easy pork recipe.
- Instant Pot Pork Stew - a hearty low carb soup .
Don’t forget to check out my otherBest-selling Instant Pot Cookbooks!
Indian Instant Pot , Keto Instant Pot, Instant Pot Fast and Easy , Healthy Instant Pot & Vegetarian Instant Pot .
