One Pot Spinach CHICKPEA AND QUINOA Recipe | Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meals | Quinoa recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, soaked and drained
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 1.5 cups carrots, chopped
• 1.5 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1.5 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup passata or tomato puree
• 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• salt
• 6-7 cups spinach, chopped
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth or stock
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil, for drizzling

Steps

1. 1Step 1: Wash the quinoa thoroughly until the water runs clear, then soak in water for about 30 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Drain the soaked quinoa and let it sit in a strainer.
3. 3Step 3: Drain the cooked chickpeas and let them sit in a strainer to remove excess water.
4. 4Step 4: Heat a pan and add olive oil, onion, carrots, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5. 5Step 5: Fry on medium to medium-high heat until the onions and carrots are golden brown and have shrunk in half.
6. 6Step 6: Add the chopped garlic and fry for about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
7. 7Step 7: Add the turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper, and fry for a few seconds.
8. 8Step 8: Add the tomato puree or passata, chopped tomatoes, and salt to taste, and fry for about 3 minutes or until the tomatoes break down into a thick paste.
9. 9Step 9: Add the chopped spinach, mix well, and allow it to wilt for about 1 minute.
10. 10Step 10: Add the soaked quinoa, cooked chickpeas, and vegetable broth, and mix well.
11. 11Step 11: Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil.
12. 12Step 12: Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.
13. 13Step 13: Uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium or medium-high.
14. 14Step 14: Fry for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring frequently to cook out excess moisture.
15. 15Step 15: Turn off the stove.
16. 16Step 16: Add freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, mix well, and serve hot.