Step 1
One-Pan Dinner: Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté onions, peppers, and any other vegetables until softened. You can also add garlic, tomato paste, or jalapeno for extra flavor.
Instant Pot: Heat olive oil over medium-high using the sauté function. Add onions, bell peppers, and any other veggies you like. Cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Slow Cooker: Skip this step. Simply add the raw veggies directly to the slow cooker.
Step 2
One-Pan Dinner: Stir in rinsed quinoa, beans, corn, diced tomatoes with juice, broth, and spices.
Instant Pot: Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and taco seasoning.
Slow Cooker: Add quinoa, vegetable broth (plus an extra ½ cup), black beans, tomatoes, corn, and seasoning directly to the slow cooker. Stir well.
Step 3
One-Pan Dinner: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until quinoa is cooked through.
Instant Pot: Close the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 2 minutes. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes.
Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 2.5-3.5 hours until quinoa is cooked through.
Step 4
All methods: Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in cilantro.
All methods: Add toppings like fresh lime juice, avocado, shredded cheese, or any other desired toppings.