Recipe video for flavor filled Mediterranean Vegetable Quinoa. Vegan recipe.
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Ever wondered how to make a delicious Mediterranean quinoa veggie pilf this dish is a nutritional Powerhouse filled with protein packed quinoa vibrant vegetables and flavorful spices It’s A Feast for the senses and a boon for your health with all these fresh vibrant ingredients we’re ready to get started
First off we’re going to cook one cup of quinoa with two cups of boiling water in a pan to this we’ll add onion powder thyme turmeric sea salt and black pepper creating a fragrant blend of spices that will permeate the quinoa this not only Cooks the quinoa but infuses it with a
Rich Savory flavor it’s crucial to adhere to the packages cooking instructions to ensure the quinoa Cooks perfectly after about 12 minutes our quinoa should be fluffy and ready while our quinoa is cooking let’s prepare the veggies we start with the onions sautéing them on medium until they turn
Translucent now add the zucchini and red pepper slices giving them a quick sauté meanwhile mince the garlic slice the tomatoes and rinse the canned chickpeas the process is simple but the combination of these fresh ingredients will transform our pea the Aromas of sauteed veggies will fill your kitchen
And the vibrant colors will make your dish visually appealing these veggies will give our PFF a burst of color and flavor now that our veggies are ready it’s time to bring all the elements together let’s take our cooked quinoa and add it to the pot with our beautifully sauteed onions zucchini and
Red pepper give that a nice stir then let’s introduce the chickpeas adding a Wonder ful source of protein if you’re feeling adventurous a splash of white wine and some camata olives can really Elevate the flavor profile warm everything together for a couple of minutes and voila our pilaf is almost
Ready it’s time for the final touches to finish off we’ll be adding some more texture and flavor scatter raisins thinly sliced dried apricots and walnuts for a delightful crunch don’t forget the crowning Glory a generous drizzle of balsamic reduction and there you have it a delicious Mediterranean ke veggie Pila ready to enjoy