Place 1 cup of rinsed quinoa and 1½ cups of water into your 6-quart Instant Pot. Ensure the lid is secured properly and set the appliance to Pressure Cook on High for 1 minute.
After the cooking time has elapsed, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Wait for the float valve to drop before safely removing the lid.
Using a fork, gently fluff the quinoa to separate the grains and serve as desired. This versatile base can be used in a variety of dishes.