Quinoa & Black Bean Causa-Style Stack with Cilantro-Lime Avocado
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

A stunning layered Peruvian-inspired terrine featuring creamy mashed quinoa and black beans infused with aji amarillo spice, topped with silky cilantro-lime avocado mousse and crispy fried shallots. Served with a vibrant charred corn and tomato salsa.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup cooked quinoa, prepared ahead
- 0.5 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 whole avocado, ripe
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, packed, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh
- 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste, Peruvian yellow chili
- 0.5 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp sea salt, to taste


