Jul 14 2026
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The Curated Recipe

Inspired by The News Room
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetable Mix

Seasoning and Dressing

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve for about 2 minutes to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced red onion, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Cooking Quinoa

  1. 3

    Cook Quinoa

    Add the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the broth is absorbed.

Adding Vegetables

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking quinoa, add 1 cup of diced bell peppers, 1 diced zucchini, and 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes to the saucepan. Stir gently to combine.

  2. 5

    Add Spinach

    Once the quinoa is cooked, stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Seasoning

  1. 6

    Add Seasonings

    Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the quinoa mixture warm, garnished with 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese and a tablespoon of chopped fresh basil.

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