Elote Bowls
with Lime Chickpeas & Quinoa
"Elote", meaning "corn cob" in Spanish, refers to Mexican grilled corn slathered in a creamy mayonnaise, sprinkled with salty cheese and chili powder, and drizzled with lime juice. We deconstructed these flavors into a hearty grain bowl, topped with crispy lime chickpeas.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup white quinoa
- 1 lime, zested and juiced (divided)
- 2.5 oz Forager Project® Organic Dairy-free Cashewmilk Yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (divided)
- 6 oz organic garbanzo beans
- 1 jalapeño, trimmed, deseeded and minced
- 13.4 oz sweet corn, drained and rinsed
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced and trimmed
- 0.25 oz cilantro, leaves and tender stems roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 tsp vegan parmesan
- 4 tsp olive oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
- *Not included
- Ingredients are listed for 2 servings. If you're making 4 servings, please double your ingredients by using both meal kit bags provided.
- For full ingredient list, see Nutrition.
- ~This recipe has a spicy ingredient! For low-heat, use spicy ingredients as instructed. For no-heat, omit them entirely.~
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine quinoa, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and grains are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 cups water)
Stir together just half the lime zest, just half the lime juice, yogurt, mayo, just a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in small bowl.
Heat 2 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chickpeas and cook until lightly browned and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer crispy chickpeas to bowl. Add remaining lime zest, remaining lime juice, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt and stir to combine. Set aside. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in same skillet over high heat. Add corn and a pinch of salt and cook until charred in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 4 tsp olive oil, 4 tsp olive oil) (TIPS: Wash your hands and cutting board well after handling the jalapeño. Place a pot lid over the chickpeas and corn to keep them from popping out of the skillet.)
Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with lime chickpeas and charred corn. Drizzle with elote sauce. Top with radish, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and parmesan. Sprinkle elote bowls with as much cayenne pepper as you’d like. ¡Buen provecho!
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