Mexican-Inspired Quinoa: A Healthy and Flavorful Meal Idea

Jennifer ODonnell
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Lifestyle, Instant Pot, Recipe
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mexican style quinoa

Add some spice to your plate with this delicious and healthy Mexican-style quinoa. With tender quinoa, lime, and a variety of flavorful toppings, this dish is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of Mexico in a nutritious and filling meal.

Jazz up your quinoa with a Mexican flair. Make the perfect quinoa every time in the instant pot.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup lime juice
1 1/3 cups of water OR gluten-free chicken broth OR Homemade Bone Broth
2 tbsp of gluten-free taco seasoning or Homemade Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning

Directions

1. Pour 1 cup of dry quinoa into a fine mesh metal strainer

2. Run water over quinoa for several minutes then add to the instant pot.

3. Pour in lime juice, and water sprinkle the taco seasoning on top of the quinoa, and stir.

4. Secure lid on the instant pot and set to manual for 3 minutes.

5. Natural release for 10 minutes before removing quinoa from the instant pot.

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