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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Seasoning
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Rinse Quinoa
Place 1 cup of quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water to remove bitterness.
Chop Vegetables
Dice the bell peppers, zucchini, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
Prepare Spinach
Wash and dry 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves.
Cooking
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Other Vegetables
Add the diced bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
Season the Mixture
Stir in 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Finishing Touches
Add Lemon Juice
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the mixture and stir to incorporate.
Serve and Garnish
Serve the quinoa and vegetable mixture warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese.