Santa Fe Bowl Recipe
Make Santa Fe Bowl 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
Vegetables
Protein
Dressing
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
Chop Vegetables
While quinoa is cooking, dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob. Chop the cilantro and cube the avocado. Set all vegetables aside.
Protein Preparation
- 3
Prepare Protein
Rinse and drain the canned black beans. If using leftover grilled chicken, dice it into bite-sized pieces. If you need to cook chicken, grill it on medium heat until fully cooked, then slice.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
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 pepper to taste.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Bowl
In a large bowl, layer the cooked quinoa, followed by the black beans, grilled chicken, chopped vegetables, and avocado. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and top with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
