Wander North Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning and Dressing
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Place 1 cup of quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it under cold water for about 1-2 minutes to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the bell pepper and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the chopped bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
- 7
Season the Dish
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper to the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil on top and serve warm. Enjoy your Wander North dish!