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

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.