Best Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute Recipes

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INSTANT POT QUINOA TACOS RECIPE



Instant Pot Quinoa Tacos Recipe image

This Instant Pot Quinoa Tacos recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday! Plus, it doesn't require a lot of space to whip it up, so it's a go-to of mine for dinner in our tiny RV kitchen.

Provided by Julie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa
1 cup vegetable broth, or you could use chicken broth
1 15 oz can, black beans, drained and rinsed
1 14.5 oz can, diced petite diced tomatoes
1 10 oz can, enchilada sauce
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 cup frozen corn, thawed - you can use one can of corn, drained
Topping suggestions: diced red onion, avocado, cilantro, fresh lime, queso fresco
Serve on warmed up corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa in a very fine mesh sieve.
  • In your Instant Pot, add the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, black beans (rinsed and drained), diced tomatoes (with juice), enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and salt. Mix all of the ingredients together.
  • Set your Instant Pot to 1 minute.
  • After the minute is done, let it sit for 10 minutes before you release the steam.
  • Release the steam after 10 minutes, stir in the thawed corn and let the quinoa sit for another 5 minutes to thicken up.
  • Garnish with your desired toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Servings

INSTANT POT® QUINOA TACO MEAT SUBSTITUTE



Instant Pot® Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute image

Amazingly flavorful taco 'meat' made with quinoa, smoky seasonings, and salsa, right in the Instant Pot®! Baked until hot and crispy. A great substitute for ground beef, with just 9 ingredients.

Provided by Garrett Griffin

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegan

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa
1 ¾ cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®)
½ cup salsa
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer. Add quinoa and water to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir in vegetable bouillon. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Add salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Spread mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir. Continue baking until quinoa is dry and crisp, 5 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 436.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

INSTANT POT TACO MEAT



Instant Pot Taco Meat image

This was really delicious for tacos. I never would have added bell peppers or used red onions, but it was a nice addition. Recipe courtesy of www.myheartbeets.com. Serving size is estimated.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground meat, of your choice
4 tablespoons oil (I used olive oil)
2 red onions, diced
3 green bell peppers, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to the instant pot except for the ground beef.
  • Press the saute button and stir fry for 5 or 6 minutes.
  • Then add the ground beef and cook until mostly brown.
  • Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and cook for 10 minutes at high pressure.
  • Naturally release pressure (or you can quick release too if you're in a hurry).
  • Open the lid, and if the meat is released any liquid then press the saute button and boil it off.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 383, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 22.1

INSTANT POT® QUINOA TACO MEAT SUBSTITUTE



Instant Pot® Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute image

Amazingly flavorful taco 'meat' made with quinoa, smoky seasonings, and salsa, right in the Instant Pot®! Baked until hot and crispy. A great substitute for ground beef, with just 9 ingredients.

Provided by Garrett Griffin

Categories     Vegan Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa
1 ¾ cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®)
½ cup salsa
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer. Add quinoa and water to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir in vegetable bouillon. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Add salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Spread mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir. Continue baking until quinoa is dry and crisp, 5 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 436.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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