Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Step 1

Make sure the stainless steel insert is in your Instant Pot. Press saute setting. Add oil to pot and heat it up. Add minced garlic, onion and pepper. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and saute until the onion is translucent. Press "cancel/off" button.

Step 2

Add corn and beans to Instant Pot and stir well. Sprinkle taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Add quinoa and water and stir everything together.

Step 3

Add diced tomatoes (with liquid) in the center, on top of other ingredients. DO NOT STIR.

Step 4

Close the lid, switch the valve to sealing position. Make sure the IP is set to cook at HIGH pressure. Set timer to 1 minute. The Instant Pot will beep and start coming to pressure.

Step 5

Once the timer is done, press "cancel/off" button. Let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid away from your face and stir quinoa.

Step 6

Serve with shredded cheese, chopped red onion, cilantro, avocado and lime wedges.