Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe Video

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in calories, while brown rice is often more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and high in protein, while canned beans save time and money.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen corn is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Add olive oil to the Instant Pot.

Add diced jalapeños, yellow onion, and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.

Add dry quinoa, broth, tomatoes and green chilis, chili powder, ground cumin, black beans, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Stir to combine all ingredients well.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute.

Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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