Luminous Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Start by rinsing 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- 2
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop 1 medium zucchini, 1 medium red bell pepper, and 1 medium carrot into small cubes. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté 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.
- 5
Add Chopped Vegetables
Add the chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- 6
Add Spinach
Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine.
- 8
Season the Mixture
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- 9
Finish with Lemon and Feta
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Mix until the feta is evenly distributed.