Golden Trend Recipe

Rinse the Quinoa

In a fine mesh strainer, rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove bitterness.

Cook the Quinoa

In a medium saucepan, 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 and all the liquid is absorbed.

Prep the Vegetables

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the bell pepper and red onion, and grate the carrot. Set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper, red onion, and grated carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Add Spinach and Chickpeas

Add 2 cups of fresh spinach and 1 can of drained chickpeas to the skillet. Stir until the spinach is wilted and the chickpeas are heated through, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Season the Mixture

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, salt, and black pepper (to taste). Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.

Combine with Quinoa

Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and toss everything together.

Garnish and Serve

Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm as a nutritious and flavorful dish.