Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBirchTree Bread CompanyFree Your Mind Recipe

Free Your Mind Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Herbs and Spices

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse Quinoa

    Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 2 minutes to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot into small pieces. Chop the spinach roughly.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook Quinoa

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add Veggies

    Add the chopped red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.

  4. 6

    Incorporate Spinach

    Stir in the chopped spinach, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts.

  5. 7

    Combine with Quinoa

    Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Mix well to combine.

Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare Toppings

    Slice the avocado and chop the fresh cilantro.

  2. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve quinoa and vegetable mixture in bowls, topped with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of lemon juice.

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