Instant Pot® Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute

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Amazingly flavorful taco 'meat' made with quinoa, smoky seasonings, and salsa, right in the Instant Pot®! Baked until hot and crispy. A great substitute for ground beef, with just 9 ingredients.

Submitted by Garrett Griffin
Published on April 4, 2019
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 1 ¾ cups water

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®)

  • ½ cup salsa

  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer. Add quinoa and water to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir in vegetable bouillon. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  4. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Add salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Spread mixture on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir. Continue baking until quinoa is dry and crisp, 5 to 15 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

Use any variety of quinoa you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181 Calories
3g Fat
32g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 437mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 430mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.