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“Delightful Chilean Paleo Breakfast: Avocado & Smoked Salmon Tower With Quinoa”

This delectable Chilean Paleo Breakfast recipe combines smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and quinoa for a mouthwatering, nutritious meal that's perfect for a paleo diet. Enjoy the sensory experience of this visually stunning dish, which highlights fresh flavors and textures to create a truly cinematic dining experience.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes (for quinoa) - Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Chilean, Paleo

Allergens

Fish (in the smoked salmon), Soy (potential cross-contamination in smoked salmon)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (preferably red quinoa)
  • 6 oz smoked salmon, flaked
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flaked smoked salmon, avocado slices, red onion, and cilantro. Gently toss with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Arrange a portion of cooked quinoa on each plate, forming a base for the dish.
  4. Top the quinoa with a generous helping of the salmon avocado mixture.
  5. Sprinkle diced tomatoes over the top, garnishing with additional cilantro as desired.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the aroma, add freshly ground black pepper on top of the dish just before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add more lime juice or salt according to personal taste preferences.

Cultural or Historical Background

Chilean breakfast often features seafood and vegetables due to the country's coastal location and agricultural abundance.