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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 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 27%
- Protein 16.85 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 84.1 g 31%
- Total Fat 13.2 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 656.78 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 13.75 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 7.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 198.15 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.77 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 551.67 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 73.14 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 27.41 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Quinoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 533.45 calories and 16.85 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 656.78 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.42 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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