Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, chopped finely (about one cup); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon coriander seed, crushed (spice grinder or mortar and pestle); fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well); 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked); 2 cups vegetable broth (or reconstituted bullion)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped finely (about one cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander seed, crushed (spice grinder or mortar and pestle)
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked)
2 cups vegetable broth (or reconstituted bullion)

1
In a small stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions in olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
2
Add the tomato paste, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt; saute for another minute.
3
Add the quinoa and saute for 2 minutes.
4
Add the chickpeas and broth; cover and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, lower the heat to very low, cover, and cook for about 18 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water; stir occasionally.
5
Fluff with a fork and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, chopped finely (about one cup), 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf (Vegan)

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