Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa
Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa brings fluffy grains together with smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and warm spices for a balanced, vibrant bite. Each forkful has gentle heat from jalapeño and chili powder, brightened by lime and fresh cilantro, with creamy avocado to finish. Serve it for a hearty weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch that tastes great warm or at room temperature.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add the oil, the onion, the jalapeno pepper, and the garlic. Saute until the onion softens, about 2 minutes. Add the black beans, the tomatoes, and the corn; stir to combine. Season with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Add the quinoa and toss until evenly mixed. Pour in the broth and stir.
- 2
Close and lock the lid; set the valve to Sealing. Select High Pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Open the pot and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Add the cilantro and the lime juice. Stir in the avocado.
- Calories 533.45 kcal High
- Protein 16.85 g Good Source
- Carbs 84.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.2 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.12 mg Low Source
- Sodium 656.78 mg High
- Fiber 13.75 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.3 g Low Source
- Calcium 431.53 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.77 mg Good Source
- Potassium 551.77 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 73.14 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 51.06 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Mexican Style Quinoa is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Chunks, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 533.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Chunks, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Cilantro Salsa. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 533.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.
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