Treasure Of Aztec Recipe
Make Treasure Of Aztec Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Protein
Vegetables
Spices & Seasoning
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Quinoa
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Start by rinsing 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 3
Fluff Quinoa
After resting, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
Combine Ingredients
- 4
Mix Beans and Corn
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of drained black beans and 1 cup of drained corn.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Add the diced red bell pepper, 0.5 cup of diced red onion, and 0.25 cup of chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- 6
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle in 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of chili powder, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 7
Incorporate Quinoa
Add the cooled quinoa to the mixture and gently fold everything together until well combined.
Prepare Dressing
- 8
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbs of olive oil and 1 tbs of honey until combined.
- 9
Add Lime Juice
Finish the dressing by adding the juice of 1 lime. Stir well.
Serve
- 10
Combine Dressing and Salad
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- 11
Top with Avocado
Finally, add diced avocado on top of the salad as a garnish.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Treasure of Aztec salad!
