One Pot CHICKPEA AND QUINOA Recipe | Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meals | Quinoa Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: omit

Tofu provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is a whole grain alternative, while white rice is more economical.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often cheaper and provide similar protein content.

Thoroughly wash the quinoa (a few times) until the water runs clear, then soak in water for about 30 minutes.

Once the quinoa is soaked, drain the water and let it sit in a strainer.

Drain 2 cups of home cooked chickpeas or 1 can of cooked chickpeas and allow it to sit in the strainer to drain any excess water.

To a heated pan, add olive oil, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fry the onion on medium to medium-high heat until it starts to brown.

Once the onion has started to brown, add the finely chopped garlic and ginger. Fry for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Reduce the heat to low and then add spices (Turmeric, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Garam Masala, Cayenne Pepper) and mix well for about 5 to 10 seconds.

Add the soaked and strained quinoa, carrots, salt, and vegetable broth to the pan. Sprinkle frozen edamame on top of the quinoa (do not mix the edamame in; let it sit on the surface to steam).

Bring it to a boil, then cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook it covered for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.

Once the quinoa is cooked, uncover the pan and turn off the heat. Add the cooked chickpeas, chopped raisins, green onions, cilantro, freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, and drizzle of olive oil. Check for seasoning and add salt if needed.

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