Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTacofino VictoriaTofino Recipe

Tofino Recipe

Inspired by Tacofino Victoria
Time45m
Serves4

Make Tofino 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

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Prepare Broth

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook Quinoa

    Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling vegetable broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and all the liquid is absorbed.

  2. 5

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender.

  3. 6

    Add Garlic and Spinach

    Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then, add 2 cups of spinach and stir until wilted.

  4. 7

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika over the sautéed vegetables. Mix well to combine.

  5. 8

    Combine Quinoa and Vegetables

    Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Serving

  1. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Finely chop 0.5 cup of fresh cilantro and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the dish. Toss gently and serve warm.

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