Sides Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetable Medley
Herb Quinoa
Method
Vegetable Medley
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot.
- 3
Season the Vegetables
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- 4
Cook the Vegetables
Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the vegetable medley to a serving dish and keep warm.
Herb Quinoa
- 6
Rinse the Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- 7
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 8
Simmer the Quinoa
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- 9
Fluff and Season
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork and stir in the fresh parsley, lemon juice, and salt.
- 10
Serve
Spoon the herb quinoa into a serving bowl and serve alongside the vegetable medley.
