Name: Quick Instant Pot Southwest Quinoa Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Olive oil nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel®); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 medium lime, juiced

Quinoa

Instant Pot® Southwest Quinoa

Sep 17, 2025
by Agustina Kulas
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

35 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

6

Embark on a culinary journey to the Southwest with this vibrant and flavorful quinoa dish, effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot®. Perfect as a zesty side or a nutritious base for your favorite Southwestern-inspired meals.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Olive oil nonstick cooking spray

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel®)

1 cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

0.5 teaspoon chili powder

0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

1 medium lime, juiced

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

22 g
Cholesterol

1 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

5 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

357 mg
Sugar

0 g
Fat

2 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Instant Pot: Lightly spray the inner pot of your Instant Pot® with olive oil cooking spray. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Combine Ingredients: Add the rinsed quinoa, diced tomatoes with green chiles (including their juices), chicken broth, seasoned salt, chili powder, and garlic powder to the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Pressure Cook: Secure the lid, ensuring it's properly locked. Select the high-pressure setting and set the timer for 1 minute. Allow approximately 10 minutes for the pressure to build inside the pot.

04

Step

Release Pressure: Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Afterward, carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method. (15 minutes)

05

Step

Finish and Serve: Once all pressure is released, unlock and remove the lid. Drizzle the lime juice over the quinoa. Fluff with a fork to distribute the flavors evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy! (5 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your spice preference.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor and visual appeal.

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