Instant Pot Amaranth (Fast, Creamy, No Soaking!)
A quick & simple method for making PERFECTLY cooked amaranth in the Instant Pot. Just 1 ingredient, no soaking, and less than 25 minutes required!
Servings 4 (~3/4-cup servings)
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaranth
- 2 cups water (or dairy-free milk for a creamier result)
FOR SERVING optional
- Fresh or frozen fruit
- Nuts/seeds
- Dairy-free milk
- Nut butter
- Cinnamon
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add amaranth and water (or dairy-free milk) to the Instant Pot and stir to prevent sticking. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes (it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins).
- Once the timer goes off, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped.
- Enjoy immediately with toppings of choice. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop, stirring frequently and adding more liquid, if needed, to thin.
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
*Total time includes active cook time, release time, and the time it takes for the Instant Pot to heat up (~8 minutes).
*Total time includes active cook time, release time, and the time it takes for the Instant Pot to heat up (~8 minutes).
Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)
Serving: 1 3/4-cup serving Calories: 179 Carbohydrates: 31.5 g Protein: 6.5 g Fat: 3.4 g Saturated Fat: 0.7 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.34 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.81 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 2 mg Potassium: 245 mg Fiber: 3.23 g Sugar: 0.8 g Vitamin A: 0.97 IU Vitamin C: 2.03 mg Calcium: 76.72 mg Iron: 3.67 mg