Quinoa dates back to ancient Inca and Aztec cultures and today is a staple ingredient in the cuisines of many countries across the Americas. It's a great vehicle for strong flavours and it's also high in fibre and all sorts of good-for-you nutrients.
Allergens
Wheat
Soya
Milk
Utensils
Pot with Lid
Sieve
Tags
Discovery
Veggie
Quick
Spicy
Ingredients
Quinoa
170 grams
Harissa Spice Mix
1 sachet(s)
Greek Style Cheese
100 grams
Black Beans
1 pack(s)
Salad Leaves
40 grams
Lemon
1 unit(s)
Avocado
1 unit(s)
Tomato
2 unit(s)
Vegetable Stock
1 sachet(s)
Mexican Style Spice Mix
2 sachet(s)
Chipotle Paste
1 sachet(s)
Salt
to taste
Water
to taste
Oil
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Sugar
to taste
Preparation
1
Boil a large pot of water for the quinoa.
When boiling, add the vegetable stock and stir to dissolve.
Stir in the quinoa and bring back to the boil.
Cook until the quinoa has doubled in size and the seed has visibly split, 12-15 mins.
Drain in a sieve and return to the pot. Cover with a lid and set aside, off the heat.
TIP: If you're in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.
2
Meanwhile, cut the tomato into 1cm cubes.
Drain and rinse the black beans in a sieve.
Place a large pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
Fry the beans with the Mexican spice mix until fragrant, 4-5 mins. Stir through the chipotle.
Meanwhile, make your dressing by mixing the harissa spice mix, the juice of one whole lemon, 2 tsp oil, ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar (double all for 4p) in a large bowl.
3
Halve the avocado and remove the pit.
Cut the avocado into chunks (while still in its skin) then use a spoon to scoop the flesh into the bowl with the dressing.
Add the salad leaves, quinoa, beans and tomato to the bowl.
Crumble in half the Greek style cheese.
Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.