Jul 13 2026
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Vegan Recipe

Inspired by NAMAK
Time45m
Serves4

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. 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. 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. 3

    Fluff Quinoa

    Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Cooking Vegetables

  1. 4

    Chop Vegetables

    While the quinoa is cooking, chop the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 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.

  3. 6

    Add Spinach

    Add 2 cups of spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Seasoning and Combining

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 9

    Prepare Garnish

    Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and slice 1 avocado.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Plate the quinoa and vegetable mixture and top with fresh parsley and sliced avocado. Enjoy your vegan dish!

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