Mexican Quinoa | 1 minute Mexican Recipe | Mexican Quinoa in Instant pot

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.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine quinoa, water, oil, onion, green and red pepper, garlic, chopped tomatoes, black beans, corn, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, and salt in the Instant Pot.

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

Release the pressure and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

Add chopped cilantro and lemon or lime juice, and mix well.

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