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Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

URL: https://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/spicy-chickpea-quinoa-bowl/

Ingredients

The quinoa

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

The chickpea mixture

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

The tahini dressing (optional)

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak quinoa for about 10 minutes in warm water, then cook in boiling vegetable broth for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Blend tahini dressing ingredients until smooth, adjusting water for desired consistency.
  4. Assemble bowls with quinoa, chickpea mixture, and drizzle with tahini dressing, adding any desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
426
Total fat
11.3g
Total carbohydrates
67.8g
Total protein
14.9g
Sodium
864mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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