Best 3 Instant Pot Mexican Style Meatballs And Quinoa Recipes

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN QUINOA

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Saute until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add black beans, tomatoes, and corn; mix well. Season with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Add quinoa and toss until well combined. Pour in broth and mix.
• Close and lock the lid; set valve to the sealing position. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Open the pot and fluff quinoa using a fork. Add cilantro and lime juice. Stir in avocado.

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN-STYLE MEATBALLS AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Mix veal, eggs, minced red onion, 3/4 cup cotija cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, bread crumbs, milk, cumin, chipotle, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Form mixture into about 20 walnut-sized balls.
• Heat a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) on Saute setting. Pour in oil. Saute red onion slices and jalapeno pepper until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and stir. Pour in broth and 1/2 of the tomato sauce. Mix well. Add meatballs to the pot and pour remaining tomato sauce on top.
• Close and lock the lid. Select medium pressure on Manual mode according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 8 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Serve meatballs over the stewed tomatoes and quinoa. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

INSTANT POT MEXICAN QUINOA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Turn on the Instant Pot in sauté mode and add olive oil. After the oil heats up, add the whole cumin seeds and wait until the seeds sizzle.
• Then, add green chillies and garlic and stir for 1 minute. Once fragrant, add onion and saute for 2 minutes.
• Next, add bell pepper and saute until slightly softened. Then, add in tomatoes and cover with a lid for 3 minutes, or until the tomatoes have exuded a bit of juice and are soft.
• Next, add the quinoa, corn, and black beans, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes. Then, add spices (salt, paprika, and ground cumin) and stir. Close the lid and let the spices cook for 1 minute.
• Add the water and, after setting the Instant Pot to 'quinoa' mode, close the lid. Once the timer runs out and on natural pressure release, add lemon juice and garnish with cilantro
• Serve warm.