Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegan Recipes. (Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute Recipe

Ingredients

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

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Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

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

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 181.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.9g 16%

Carbohydrates: 31.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 3.2g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 507.1IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 96%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 111mcg 28%

Calcium: 46.8mg 5%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 99.9mg 36%

Potassium: 429.6mg 12%

Sodium: 436.8mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 28.6

*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.

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