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Instant Pot Quinoa Bowl

Easy one pot Mexican quinoa bowl- Healthy, hearty and full of good stuff! Super Nutritious, Vegan, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressure Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 248kcal
Author Chhavi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Quinoa Uncooked,Washed
  • 1 Cup black beans Canned or pressure cooked
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Red, Green & yellow, Diced
  • 1 cup Corn Kernals
  • ½ cup Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil optional
  • Salt if needed

Instructions

  • Add the Bell Peppers,Corn Kernals,Cooked Black Beans & Quinoa to the inner pot of the instant pot.
  • Add Salt ,Water, and Enchilada Sauce. Give it a stir.
  • Close the lid and select PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes on HIGH pressure with the pressure valve in the sealing position.
  • 5 NPR- After 4 minutes of pressure cooking are over,Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, after which quick release the pressure.
  • Open the pot,Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve hot.

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Notes

Serving

Here is what I do, especially when I am serving my whole family. I add small bowls filled with a lot of toppings and people make their own bowls
  • Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Diced Avocado
  • Onions & Jalapenos
  • Cheese
  • Lemon Wedges
  • Smoked Paprika

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1374IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg