One Pot Mexican Quinoa Bowl
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This is a delicious, quick, and easy dish you can make in minutes using ingredients stocked in your freezer and pantry.
Author: Sharon McRae
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cup water
- 2 tsp Mexican/Fajita/Taco spice blend
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 16-oz. bag frozen fire roasted or sweet corn, thawed
- 16-oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables of choice, thawed
- 1 can/carton Black Beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1⁄2 cups freshly cooked black beans)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well if not pre-rinsed
- 16-oz. jar Salsa (salt-, oil-, sugar-free preferred)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a pot; bring to boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer 15-20 minutes until all water has been absorbed.
- Mix well and season as desired.
- Serve as is, over a salad or bed of steamed greens, or wrap in a tortilla, lettuce or collard leaf for a delicious burrito. Also great as a salad topping or over a baked potato or sweet potato.
Notes
Optional additions and toppings: Chopped onion or scallions, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, sliced jalapeño peppers, hot sauce, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano.
One Pot Mexican Quinoa Bowl (Instant Pot Adaptation)
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This is a delicious, quick, and easy dish you can make in minutes using ingredients stocked in your freezer and pantry. In the Instant Pot, 6 qt.
Author: Sharon McRae
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- 16-oz. bag frozen fire roasted or sweet corn (add frozen, no need to thaw first)
- 16-oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables of choice (add frozen, no need to thaw first)
- 1 Tbs Mexican/Fajita/Taco spice blend
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can/carton Black Beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1⁄2 cups freshly cooked black beans)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well if not pre-rinsed
- 16-oz. jar Salsa (salt-, oil-, sugar-free preferred)
Instructions
- Add water, vegetables, spices, and beans in that order to the 6 qt Instant Pot and stir. Then layer quinoa and salsa on top; do not stir to prevent sticking to the bottom. Set to Manual for 1 min.
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 min, then quick release.
- Serve as is, over a salad or bed of steamed greens, or wrap in a tortilla, lettuce or collard leaf for a delicious burrito. Also great as a salad topping or over a baked potato or sweet potato.
Notes
Optional additions and toppings: Chopped onion or scallions, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, sliced jalapeño peppers, hot sauce, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano.
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