Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 442.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16g 32%

Carbohydrates: 66g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 16.2g 65%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 14.2g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 660.6IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 15mg 25%

Folate: 201mcg 50%

Calcium: 82.7mg 8%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 146.3mg 52%

Potassium: 939.4mg 26%

Sodium: 1245mg 50%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 127.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.