Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRicco's Italian BistroLarge Side Alf Recipe

Large Side Alf Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make Large Side Alf 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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Vegetables

Grains

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of broccoli florets, 1 cup of sliced carrots, 1 cup of diced red bell pepper, and 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes.

Dressing

  1. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste.

Combine

  1. 4

    Mix Everything Together

    In the large bowl with the vegetables, add the cooked quinoa. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine. Add 0.5 cup of chopped fresh parsley and 0.5 cup of chopped fresh basil, mixing well.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the Large Side Alf warm or at room temperature as a delightful side dish.

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