Aztecanquinoasalad Recipes

AZTEC HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• For the hot chocolate: Bring the milk to a simmer in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chocolate, guajillo chile, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly to develop some froth and completely melt the chocolate. Remove the chile, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick from the hot mixture.
• For the whipped cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or in a large glass mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
• Pour the hot chocolate into a mug. Dollop with the whipped cream and dust with cinnamon and chili powder. Serve immediately.

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
• Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

XOCOLATL (AZTEC CHOCOLATE)

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a pot; add the chili pepper, seeds included, to the boiling water and cook at a boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the chili pepper and seeds from the water; return the water to the pot. Add 4 cups water to the chili pepper-infused water, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cocoa powder and vanilla extract into the boiling water; cook and stir until the powder dissolves completely, 5 to 10 minutes.

KALE AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir quinoa into the boiling water, reduce heat to medium-low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until water absorbs into the quinoa, about 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Remove cover and allow quinoa to cool completely.
• Put kale in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a bowl until oil emulsifies into the mixture; drizzle over kale. Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to the dressed kale and toss to incorporate.

AZTECA

Steps:

• Make the coconut sea salt:
• In a food processor, process the coconut flakes and salt until fully combined, about 1 minute-the mixture will be light and fluffy. DO AHEAD: Coconut sea salt can be prepared in advance and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 2 weeks.
• Make the chile elixir:
• In a small saucepan, bring the chiles and distilled or tap water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Chile elixir can be prepared in advance and refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
• Make the vanilla elixir:
• In a small saucepan, bring the vanilla and distilled or tap water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half-note that this reduces very quickly, in about 5 minutes. DO AHEAD: Vanilla elixir can be prepared in advance and refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
• Make the Azteca:
• Pour the lime juice onto a small plate and spread the coconut sea salt on a second small plate. Dip the rim of a 12-ounce glass into the lime juice, then dip it into the coconut sea salt to lightly coat.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine the cocoa powder, chile elixir, vanilla elixir, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until well combined. Add ice to the prepared glasses, then strain the Azteca into each glass. Add enough soda water to fill each glass, then stir to incorporate.

AZTECAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat 10 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water. Shake the sieve well to remove all moisture.
• When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss well. Serve on lettuce-lined plates, topped with avocado slices and optional cracked pepper garnish.

ANCIENT AZTEC CACAHUATL

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half and vanilla bean; heat until mixture comes to a simmer.
• Decrease heat to low; add in chocolate and cocoa powder; whisk to combine.
• Simmer 5-10 minutes, or until mixture coats the back of a spoon (watch closely so that is does no boil over).
• Add in the chile powder, a little at a time, to taste; stir in the honey and blend; discard the vanilla bean.
• Pour hot chocolate into 8 small cups; top with the whipped cream and slivered almonds.

ENCHILADAS AZTECAS

Steps:

• Toss shredded cheeses together, and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter and flour over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly.
• Whisk in milk and chicken broth, and continue whisking until smooth.
• Add spices and half of the mixed cheeses, and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
• Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• Add chicken, olives, tomato, onions, and green chiles, adjust seasonings to taste, and set aside to cool.
• Dip each tortilla in hot oil to soften.
• Place about one third cup of chicken mixture on each tortilla, and roll up tightly.
• Place seam side down in a lightly oiled 9"x13" baking dish.
• Top with remaining cheese, and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
• Enchiladas can be frozen before final topping with cheese.
• Thaw completely before topping with cheese and baking.

AZTEC BLACK BEAN SALAD (VEGAN, LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, onion, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, and chipotle. I use a hand held immersion blender for this.
• Pour over salad and toss gently to mix.