Instant Pot® Mexican Quinoa

Name: Instant Pot® Mexican Quinoa
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, or to taste; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; ¾ cup corn kernels; ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup dry quinoa; 1 cup vegetable broth, or as needed; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, or to taste; 1 lime, juiced; 1 avocado, diced

Mexican quinoa flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. This easy 1-pot meal is made in the Instant Pot® and is the perfect meal for those busy days. Vegan and gluten free! Top with guacamole, salsa, or some sour cream.

INGRIDIENT

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, minced, or to taste

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

¾ cup corn kernels

¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon chili powder

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup dry quinoa

1 cup vegetable broth, or as needed

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, or to taste

1 lime, juiced

1 avocado, diced

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Saute until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add black beans, tomatoes, and corn; mix well. Season with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Add quinoa and toss until well combined. Pour in broth and mix.

Step: 2

Close and lock the lid; set valve to the sealing position. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Open the pot and fluff quinoa using a fork. Add cilantro and lime juice. Stir in avocado.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 442 calories; protein 16g; carbohydrates 66g; fat 14.2g; sodium 1245mg.

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