Far East Southwest Recipe
Make Far East Southwest 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
Protein
Spices and Seasonings
Garnish
Method
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.
