Wild Child Recipe
Make Wild Child Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Proteins
Seasoning
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse and Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
Preparing Vegetables
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped bell pepper, diced carrot, and sliced zucchini. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 3
Add Spinach
Once the other vegetables are tender, add 2 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
- 5
Finish with Lemon Juice
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the mixture. Stir to combine.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and serve it on a plate. Top with the vegetable and chickpea-tofu mixture. Enjoy your Wild Child dish!