Sports Recipe
Make Sports 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 Ingredients
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Dice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- 3
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assembly
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, chopped red bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the quinoa salad to a serving dish. Top with diced avocado and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
