Name: Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Onion, chopped - 1 small; Jalapeno pepper, minced, or to taste - 1; Garlic, chopped - 3 cloves; Black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 (15 ounce) can; Fire-roasted diced tomatoes - 1 (14.5 ounce) can; Corn kernels - ¾ cup; Salt, or to taste - ¾ teaspoon; Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon; Smoked paprika - ½ teaspoon; Chili powder - ¼ teaspoon; Black pepper - ⅛ teaspoon; Dry quinoa - 1 cup; Vegetable broth, or as needed - 1 cup; Chopped cilantro, or to taste - 2 tablespoons; Lime, juiced - 1; Avocado, diced - 1

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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa

1. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

2. Onion, chopped - 1 small

3. Jalapeno pepper, minced, or to taste - 1

4. Garlic, chopped - 3 cloves

5. Black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 (15 ounce) can

6. Fire-roasted diced tomatoes - 1 (14.5 ounce) can

7. Corn kernels - ¾ cup

8. Salt, or to taste - ¾ teaspoon

9. Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon

10. Smoked paprika - ½ teaspoon

11. Chili powder - ¼ teaspoon

12. Black pepper - ⅛ teaspoon

13. Dry quinoa - 1 cup

14. Vegetable broth, or as needed - 1 cup

15. Chopped cilantro, or to taste - 2 tablespoons

16. Lime, juiced - 1

17. Avocado, diced - 1

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.