Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Media LunaVeggie Luna Recipe

Veggie Luna Recipe

Inspired by La Media Luna
Time40m
Serves4

Make Veggie Luna Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Grains

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grains

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa and 1 cup of brown rice under cold water. In separate pots, cook the quinoa in 2 cups of water and the brown rice in 2.5 cups of water according to the package instructions until fluffy.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the grains are cooking, chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot into small, even-sized pieces. Rinse the spinach and set aside.

  3. 3

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the 2 cloves of garlic.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add the Chopped Vegetables

    Add the chopped zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Spinach

    Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.

  4. 7

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika over the vegetables. Stir to combine evenly.

  5. 8

    Mix in the Grains

    Once the grains are cooked, add the quinoa and brown rice to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  6. 9

    Finish with Lemon Juice

    Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the mixture and stir well to incorporate the flavors.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Veggie Luna

    Serve the Veggie Luna warm on plates, garnished with additional lemon wedges if desired.

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