Veggie Quinoa Bake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place black beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover by a few inches. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Drain black beans and rinse out the pot.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine 4 cups water and quinoa in the pressure cooker pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Brown Rice function and set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove pot carefully using oven mitts, fluff quinoa with a fork, and let cool.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and cumin; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Stir black beans, onion mixture, 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, and green salsa into the pot of quinoa. Spread mixture in a large baking dish.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Dissolve tomato paste in 3/4 cup hot water. Drizzle over the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle remaining Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro and scallions.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)