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One Pot Chickpea and Quinoa

One Pot Chickpea and Quinoa

Chickpea Quinoa Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup / 190g Quinoa (soaked for about 30 minutes)
  • 2 cups / 1 can (398ml can) Cooked chickpeas (Low sodium)
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1+1/2 cup / 200g Onion
  • 1+1/2 Tablespoon Garlic - finely chopped (4 to 5 garlic cloves)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Ginger - finely chopped (1/2 inch of ginger skin peeled)
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • Salt to taste (I have added total 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt which is milder than the regular salt)
  • 1 cup / 150g Carrots - Julienne cut
  • 1/2 cup / 75g Frozen Edamame (optional)
  • 1 +1/2 cup / 350ml Vegetable Broth (Low Sodium)

Garnish:

  • 1/3 cup / 60g GOLDEN Raisins - chopped
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup / 30 to 45g Green Onions - chopped
  • 1/2 cup / 15g Cilantro OR Parsley - chopped
  • 1 to 1+1/2 Tablespoon Lemon juice OR TO TASTE
  • Drizzle of Olive Oil (Optional)

Method

  1. Thoroughly wash the quinoa until the water runs clear. Soak in water for about 30 minutes. Drain the water and let it sit in a strainer.
  2. Drain 2 cups of cooked chickpeas or 1 can and allow it to sit in a strainer to drain any excess water.
  3. Heat a pan, add olive oil, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fry the onion on medium heat until it starts to brown.
  4. Once the onion starts to brown, add the garlic and ginger. Fry for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add spices: Turmeric, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Garam Masala, and Cayenne Pepper. Mix well for about 5 to 10 seconds.
  6. Add the soaked and strained quinoa, carrots, salt, and vegetable broth to the pan. Sprinkle frozen edamame on top, cover the pan, and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.
  7. Once the quinoa is cooked, uncover the pan and turn off the heat. Add the chickpeas, chopped raisins, green onions, cilantro, and lemon juice. Drizzle with olive oil and check for seasoning.

Important Tips

  • Thoroughly wash the quinoa to remove impurities and bitterness.
  • Adding salt to the onion helps it cook faster.
  • Turn the heat to low before adding spices to prevent burning.
  • Cooking time may vary, adjust as needed.
  • Finely chop the raisins for better incorporation into the dish.