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Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa
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Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa

This Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa is incredibly easy to make and packed with protein and flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa, Instant pot recipes, Mexican Quinoa Recipe
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups Quinoa
  • 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Onion diced
  • 1/2 Cup Yellow Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 Cup Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 TBSP Garlic minced
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes 15 oz
  • 1 Can Black Beans 15 oz; drained and rinsed
  • 2 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • Cilantro chopped; for serving
  • Green Onions sliced; for serving

Instructions

  • Dice the onions and bell peppers and mince the garlic.
  • Turn the instant pot to sauté mode and allow it to heat up for 3-4 minutes before adding the olive oil.
  • Add the diced onions and bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes before adding the quinoa and garlic. Continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the cilantro and green onions and stir well.
  • Cook the quinoa on high pressure for 1 minute. When the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then release the remaining pressure.
  • Add the cilantro and green onions and fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving.