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Tex Mex Quinoa Casserole: Your Pressure Cooker’s New Best Friend

This comforting Tex-Mex quinoa casserole is a quick and easy pressure cooker meal that locks in vibrant flavors and creamy cheesy goodness, perfect for a cozy dinner with 4 servings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed so it ain’t bitter
  • 2 cups vegetable broth adds that deep, savory base
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed – for protein and a bit of creamy texture
  • 1 cup corn kernels sweet little pops you’ll notice with every bite
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes juicy and slightly tangy
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese cheesy topping that melts like a dream
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper fresh and crunchy
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper colorful and sweet
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro adds that fresh kick at the end
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Rinse your quinoa under cold water to wash off bitterness.
  • Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add quinoa to boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fully cooked and fluffy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green and red bell peppers.
  • Add ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix everything well.
  • Grease a baking dish and pour the quinoa mixture inside, spreading evenly.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the quinoa mixture.
  • Place the mixture in a heat-safe dish or trivet suitable for the pressure cooker, cover with foil, place inside the pressure cooker, seal, and ensure the sealing ring is in place.
  • Cook under pressure for about 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release of the pressure.
  • Remove the lid, sprinkle chopped cilantro over the casserole, and serve warm.

Notes

This Tex Mex quinoa casserole is easy to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for a comforting meal. Ensure your pressure cooker’s sealing ring is in good condition before cooking. Serve warm and enjoy!