Jul 14 2026
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Greater Good Recipe

Inspired by Mint Kitchen & Bar
Time40m
Serves4

Make Greater Good 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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Base

Vegetables

Legumes

Spices and Seasonings

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Dice the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion. Mince the garlic.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook Quinoa

    In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

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

  3. 5

    Add Bell Peppers and Zucchini

    Add diced bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  4. 6

    Incorporate Chickpeas

    Stir in 1 cup of drained chickpeas, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.

  5. 7

    Combine with Quinoa

    Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet. Mix everything together until well combined.

Serving

  1. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.

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