This vegetarian salad with a hint of taco seasoning is a delicious, family friendly quinoa recipe!
You will need:
Lamb Brand Quinoa 200g, rinsed under cold water
Lamb Brand Kidney Beans 200g, cooked
Lamb Brand Sweet Paprika 1 tsp
Lamb Brand chilli Flakes, pinch
Hot Water 500ml
Sliced Black Olives 3 tbsp
Tomatoes 2, diced
Olive Oil 2 tbsp
Shredded Parmesan Cheese 2 tbsp
Sachet Taco Seasoning
Avocado 1, chopped
Balsamic Vinegar 1 tbsp
Chicken Breast 1 large
Honey 1 tsp
Mixed salad leaves
Juice of a Lime
Sour Cream for serving
All you have to do is:
Start this recipe by mixing together the hot water, quinoa and taco seasoning in a saucepan and cook for 10-15 minutes or according to the package instructions, then allow to cool. Meanwhile, cut the chicken breast in half and coat all over with the sweet paprika, chilli flakes and honey. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a hot pan and fry the chicken breasts on both sides for 4-5 minutes. Next, make the salad filling by mixing together the beans, olives, tomatoes, avocado in a bowl. Stir in the oil, balsamic vinegar and lime juice. Divide the cooked quinoa amongst 2 serving bowl and toss in a few salad leaves. Spoon over the salad filling and sprinkle over the shredded Parmesan cheese. Finish off with a large dollop of sour cream in the middle of the salad before serving the cooked chicken breast sliced into strips on top.