Quinoa And Chickpea "Pilaf" Recipe

Name: Quinoa And Chickpea "Pilaf"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (uncooked); 2 1/2 - 3 cups vegetable stock (good quality); extra virgin olive oil; 1 bunch scallions, whites and light green parts sliced; 4 - 5 carrots, diced; 2 cups chickpeas (canned are fine); 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced; 1 teaspoon cumin; kosher salt; 1 dash cinnamon; fresh black pepper; honey (optional); 1/3 cup pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
2 1/2 - 3 cups vegetable stock (good quality)
extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions, whites and light green parts sliced
4 - 5 carrots, diced
2 cups chickpeas (canned are fine)
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
kosher salt
1 dash cinnamon
fresh black pepper
honey (optional)
1/3 cup pecans, toasted

1
Prepare the quinoa, using 2 cups of vegetable stock, or according to package instructions (a 1-2 ratio usually works for me). When it's finished cooking, adjust the salt and set aside.
2
Heat a generous splash of olive oil. Once heated, add the scallions, cumin, cinnamon, and salt. Saute until tender.
3
Add the diced carrots, apricots, and a 1/2 c of vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until the carrots are cooked through. Sprinkle the chickpeas with salt, add them to the pan, and stir for a minute or 2 just to combine. Add the quinoa, toasted pecans, and a few grinds of black pepper. I like to drizzle in some honey as well. Give everything a good toss, taste and adjust seasoning.
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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa (uncooked), 2 1/2 - 3 cups vegetable stock (good quality), extra virgin olive oil, 1 bunch scallions, whites and light green parts sliced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa And Chickpea "Pilaf" 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.

Quinoa And Chickpea "Pilaf"

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