How to Make Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's full of flavor, then you need to try this Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa recipe. Packed with protein, fiber, and all the delicious Mexican-inspired flavors you love, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. And the best part? It's all made in one pot in just a fraction of the time it would take on the stove.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 939mg