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.

Combine quinoa and black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot.

Add water according to Instant Pot instructions and stir to combine.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

Allow for a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

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

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