Vegan Recipe
Make Vegan 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 Ingredients
Vegetables
Seasonings
Protein
Garnish
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 2 minutes to remove its natural coating, called saponin.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and all the broth is absorbed.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the bell peppers, slice the zucchini, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped bell peppers and zucchini, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften. Then, add the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Add Chickpeas and Quinoa
Stir in the rinsed chickpeas and cooked quinoa into the vegetable mixture. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Serve warm as a main dish or side.