Med Forces Recipe
Make Med Forces 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 Ingredients
Vegetables
Protein Additions
Spices and Seasonings
Method
Preparing the Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold running water for about 1-2 minutes to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
Sautéing the Vegetables
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the red bell pepper and zucchini. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 4
Sauté
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 5
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Mix in Chickpeas and Spices
Stir in 1 cup of rinsed chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Combine with Quinoa
Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stir to combine everything thoroughly. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and mix well.
- 8
Add Feta Cheese
Fold in the crumbled feta cheese gently into the mixture. Allow it to warm for a minute before serving.