Veggie Quinoa Bake
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Veggie Quinoa Bake

1. Dry black beans - ¾ cup
2. Water - 4 cups
3. Tri-colored quinoa - 2 cups
4. Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
5. Red onion, diced - 1
6. Red bell pepper, diced - 1
7. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
8. Cumin - 1 pinch
9. Frozen grilled corn (such as Trader Joe's®) - 1 ½ cups
10. Chopped fresh cilantro, divided - ½ cup
11. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ½ cup
12. Shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided - 2 cups
13. Spicy green salsa, or more to taste - ¾ cup
14. Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
15. Hot water - ¾ cup
16. Scallions, thinly sliced - 2

How to cook deliciously - Veggie Quinoa Bake

1. Stage

Place black beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover by a few inches. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

2. Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Drain black beans and rinse out the pot.

3. Stage

Combine 4 cups water and quinoa in the pressure cooker pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Brown Rice function and set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

4. Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove pot carefully using oven mitts, fluff quinoa with a fork, and let cool.

5. Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

6. Stage

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and cumin; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Stage

Stir black beans, onion mixture, 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, and green salsa into the pot of quinoa. Spread mixture in a large baking dish.

8. Stage

Dissolve tomato paste in 3/4 cup hot water. Drizzle over the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle remaining Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.

9. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro and scallions.