Jul 14 2026
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D E Essence Recipe

Inspired by Essence Restaurant
Time40m
Serves4

(restaurant group)

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Spices & Seasonings

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot into small pieces. Set them aside for later use.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until they are tender.

  2. 4

    Add Spinach and Seasonings

    Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Add garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well.

  3. 5

    Combine with Quinoa

    Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top before serving.

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