Best Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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ONE-POT MEXICAN QUINOA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: quinoa, water, salsa, cumin, black beans, frozen corn, salt, olive oil, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, water, tortilla

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 ½ cups water, or vegetable broth
1 ¼ cups salsa
1 tablespoon cumin
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
salt, to taste
olive oil, to taste
1 avocado, mashed
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons water
tortilla, to serve, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add in salsa and cumin, and cover for 5 more minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
  • Add in black beans, corn, salt, and olive oil, and stir until combined.
  • For the avocado dressing, combine avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in liquid measuring cup and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk in water a little bit at a time until desired consistency is reached. 6. For extra smooth consistency, process all ingredients in blender or food processor.
  • Portion out into 4 containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN QUINOA



Instant Pot® Mexican Quinoa image

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.

Provided by Misty Noelle

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 16.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1245 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

INSTANT POT MEXICAN QUINOA RECIPE BY TASTY



Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, olive oil, garlic, green chiles, medium onion, green bell pepper, tomato, paprika, cumin powder, whole cumin seeds, lemon, fresh cilantro, water

Provided by Sachi Agrawal

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa, soaked overnight
½ cup black beans
¼ cup sweet corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green chiles
¼ medium onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
⅔ tomato
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin powder, roasted
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
½ lemon, juiced
fresh cilantro
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Turn on the Instant Pot in sauté mode and add olive oil. After the oil heats up, add the whole cumin seeds and wait until the seeds sizzle.
  • Then, add green chillies and garlic and stir for 1 minute. Once fragrant, add onion and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Next, add bell pepper and saute until slightly softened. Then, add in tomatoes and cover with a lid for 3 minutes, or until the tomatoes have exuded a bit of juice and are soft.
  • Next, add the quinoa, corn, and black beans, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes. Then, add spices (salt, paprika, and ground cumin) and stir. Close the lid and let the spices cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the water and, after setting the Instant Pot to 'quinoa' mode, close the lid. Once the timer runs out and on natural pressure release, add lemon juice and garnish with cilantro
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 3 grams

INSTANT POT QUINOA KHICHDI RECIPE BY TASTY



Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado oil, whole dry chili peppers, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, quinoa, mung, turmeric, salt

Provided by Gita Kshatriya

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 whole dry chili peppers
4 whole cloves
½ cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
¾ cup quinoa
¾ cup mung, moong dal
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt, (adjust per taste)

Steps:

  • Wash and strain quinoa and mung dal and set aside.
  • Press 'Saute' mode on Instant Pot.
  • Add avocado oil, dry chili pepper, cinnamon stick pieces, cloves, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds.
  • Once heated, the mustard seeds will 'pop.' At this point, add the washed and strained quinoa and dal.
  • Add water, salt and turmeric and mix well. Once done, close the lid on the IP.
  • Press 'Cancel' and then 'Multigrain'. Set time to 12 min.
  • Move valve to 'Sealing' position and let cook.
  • Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 2 grams

VEGAN INSTANT POT QUINOA CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



Vegan Instant Pot Quinoa Chili Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado oil, medium onion, zucchini, broccoli, celery, garlic, quinoa, chili beans, ground cumin, ground black pepper, onion powder, paprika, salt, red chili flake, low sodium vegetable broth

Provided by Gita Kshatriya

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 medium onion
1 cup zucchini, chopped
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ cup quinoa, rinsed, uncooked
1 can chili beans
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
salt, to taste
red chili flake, optional
32 oz low sodium vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Set IP to Saute mode.
  • Heat avocado oil.
  • Add chopped garlic, vegetables, quinoa, chili beans and spices.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetable stock and stir well.
  • Shut the IP lid. Change setting to Multigrain 9 minutes with valve in 'Sealing' position.
  • When IP beeps, you can either manually vent, or allow for natural release of steam. Carefully open the lid. Taste and adjust spices accordingly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 18 grams

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