Description
Enjoy a flavorful, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal with this one pot Moroccan quinoa. Loaded with aromatic spices, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome chickpeas, it’s a perfect dish for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir in diced red bell pepper and carrot. Cook about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add Spices: Mix in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Toast spices for 1 minute to release their aroma.
- Add Quinoa and Chickpeas: Stir in rinsed quinoa and chickpeas until well combined.
- Add Broth: Pour in vegetable broth and stir.
- Bring to Boil: Increase heat and bring mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Add Peas: Stir in frozen green peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Season and Garnish: Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and stir in fresh parsley.
Notes
- Swap chickpeas with cooked lentils or black beans for variety.
- Add chopped dried apricots or raisins for a touch of sweetness.
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of bell pepper for a different flavor.
- Garnish with toasted almonds or pine nuts for crunch.
- Add harissa or cayenne for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
