Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 cup

black-eyed peas

soaked overnight

3 piece

corn

husked and silk removed

2 tbsp

olive oil

3 unit

sirloin steaks

trimmed

2 tsp

ground cumin

2 tsp

smoked paprika

1 unit

red onion

thinly sliced

8 oz

mixed baby tomatoes

halved

1 unit

avocado

peeled, pitted and chopped

2 unit

fresh long red chili pepper

thinly sliced

0.5 cup

fresh cilantro leaves

2 tbsp

lime juice

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves

garlic

crushed

0.5 cup

fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

coarsely chopped

0.5 cup

fresh cilantro leaves

coarsely chopped

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 unit

fresh small red chili pepper

finely chopped

0.5 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp

lime juice

Step 1
~4 min

Soak black-eyed peas in cold water overnight.

Step 2
~4 min

Drain and cook black-eyed peas in boiling water for 15 minutes or until tender. Rinse and drain.

Step 3
~4 min

Prepare chimichurri by processing garlic, herbs, cumin, chili pepper and 1 tbsp of oil until coarsely chopped.

Step 4
~4 min

With the motor running, slowly add the remaining oil until smooth. Stir in lime juice and season to taste.

Step 5
~4 min

Brush corn with oil and season. Grill on medium heat, turning occasionally, for 15 minutes or until charred and tender.

Step 6
~4 min

Cool corn and cut kernels from the cobs.

Step 7
~4 min

Brush steaks with oil, sprinkle with cumin and paprika, and season.

Step 8
~4 min

Grill steaks on medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Step 9
~4 min

Remove steaks from the grill, cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 10
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine peas, corn, onion, tomatoes, avocado, chili pepper, cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil and a third of the chimichurri.

Step 11
~4 min

Season and toss gently to combine the salad.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve the salad topped with sliced steak and drizzled with the remaining chimichurri.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the steak for extra flavor.

Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chimichurri can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of cornbread.

Enjoy as a light and refreshing lunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Avocado fries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South America

Cultural Significance

Celebrates fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Picnic

Popularity Score

70/100

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