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Far East Southwest Recipe

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Nov 24 2025

45m

Serves 4

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Make Far East Southwest in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Spices and Seasonings

Garnish

Preparation

Preparation of Quinoa

1. Rinse and Cook Quinoa

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Vegetable Sauté

2. Prepare Vegetables

Chop the red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and green onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

3. Sauté Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add in the bell pepper, zucchini, and corn, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Combine Ingredients

4. Mix Everything Together

To the sautéed vegetables, add 1 cup of drained black beans, 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken, and the cooked quinoa. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix everything until well combined and heated through.

Garnish and Serve

5. Prepare Garnish

Dice the avocado and chop the fresh cilantro.

6. Serve

Serve the warm quinoa and chicken mixture in bowls, garnished with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.

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