Chickpea Quinoa Recipe | Easy, Healthy, and Protein-Packed Meal!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: omit

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is more affordable and widely available.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: celery

Celery is less expensive and adds crunch.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan.

Add 1 cup of finely chopped onion and sauté until it changes color, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste and sprinkle in some salt to help the onions cook faster.

Add 1 cup of tomato puree and let it cook for 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Add 1 cup of sweet corn and mix well.

Add 1 cup of washed soaked and strained quinoa and stir everything together.

Adjust the salt to your taste and season with 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder.

Pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of water, cover the pan, and let it cook for 15 minutes.

Add canned chickpeas and mix thoroughly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens