Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
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
- Rinse and soak quinoa for about 10 minutes in warm water, then cook in boiling vegetable broth for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Blend tahini dressing ingredients until smooth, adjusting water for desired consistency.
- 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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