Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMoxies Orleans RestaurantLocal Rotator Recipe

Local Rotator Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base

Herbs and Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Quinoa

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

  2. 2

    Prep the Vegetables

    While the quinoa cooks, dice the bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and rinse the chickpeas.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the diced bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

  2. 4

    Add Spinach and Chickpeas

    Stir in the fresh spinach and chickpeas, cooking until the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 5

    Season and Combine

    Add cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and then add the cooked quinoa. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Transfer the quinoa and vegetable mixture to serving bowls. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil.

  2. 7

    Enjoy!

    Serve warm and enjoy your Local Rotator dish!

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