Quintessential Quinoa
Highlights
Serves 6
with 295 calories
per serving.
Prep Time | 5 min |
Saute Time | 10 min |
Pressure Building Time | 10-15 min |
Pressure Cook Time | 1 min |
Natural Release Time | 10 min |
Total Time | 40 min |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeed and finely diced (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 2 cups quinoa
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or garlic broth
- 1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium black beans, with their juices
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced-tomatoes, with their juices
- 10 ounce frozen corn kernels (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Crumbled cotija cheese or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Note: Red beans are fine too. Adds 30 calories.
Process
- Wash quinoa in cold water for 90 seconds and strain
- Add oil, hit saute. Wait 3 minutes for oil to heat
- Saute onion, bell pepper and jalapeno for 5 minutes (until lightly softened)
- Saute garlic for 1 minute
- Add quino and toss until coated in veggies
- Add everything and stir well
- Pressure cook on high for 1 minute
- Natural release for 10 minutes, followed up with quick release
- Fluff with fork
- Serve with optional cilantro and cheese
Storage
TBD
Feedback
TBD
References
- The Lighter Step-By-Step Instant Pot Cookbook: Easy Recipes for a Slimmer, Healthier You, a book by Jeffrey Eisner