Instant Pot® Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute

This flavorful taco meat substitute is made with quinoa, smoky seasonings, and salsa, right in the Instant Pot®, then baked until hot and crispy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.75 cups water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.