Vegan Quinoa Pilaf with Chickpeas
This easy vegan quinoa pilaf recipe with chickpeas is a simple dish packed with protein and made without added oil for a healthy meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 293kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced (1 cup)
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced small (1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1½ cups chickpeas 1 can, rinsed and drained
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients in advance. This recipe goes quickly.
- Heat a medium pot or large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the onions and carrots and cook them for 4-5 minutes until they soften. If the veggies start to stick, add water, a tablespoon at a time.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, and coriander.
- Add the tomato paste and quinoa. Toss the quinoa for 1-2 minutes to let it toast.
- Stir in the tomato paste and add the quinoa. Stir everything for another 2 minutes so the quinoa gets completely covered and starts to toast a bit.
- Add the vegetable broth and chickpeas. Bring the ingredients to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan and simmer until the broth is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Servings and nutritional information are based on main course servings.
- Use any color of quinoa (white, black, or red) or tri-color.
- For the best results, use vegetable broth; however, if you don’t have it, use water with a pinch of salt and a bay leaf. You can also use a vegan vegetable cube.
- Store leftover pilaf in an airtight container for 5 days. It also freezes well for 3 months. Let the quinoa cool to room temperature and place it in an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for 5 days.
- Reheat quinoa pilaf using a steamer basket over boiling water or reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3406IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg