Our Culture Recipe
Make Our Culture 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
Herbs and Spices
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating, saponin, which can make it taste bitter.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Chop the bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- 3
Cook Quinoa
In a medium pot, 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. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add Remaining Vegetables
Add the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.