Farmer's Favorite Recipe
Make Farmer's Favorite 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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Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- 3
Rinse the Chickpeas
Open the can of chickpeas and rinse them under cold water in a colander. Set aside to drain.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and cherry tomatoes.
- 7
Prepare the Dressing
In a small jar, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Shake well to combine.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.