Vegan Recipe
Make Vegan Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Seasoning
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Fluff Quinoa
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Cooking Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
- 6
Seasoning and Combining
- 7
Season
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper over the cooked vegetables. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Mix with Quinoa
Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet with the vegetables and mix thoroughly. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and stir again.
Garnishing and Serving
- 9
Prepare Garnish
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and slice 1 avocado.
- 10
Serve
Plate the quinoa and vegetable mixture and top with fresh parsley and sliced avocado. Enjoy your vegan dish!