Are you tired of the same old salads and looking for something exciting, healthy, and ridiculously easy to make recipe? Well, grab your apron and let’s begin on a culinary journey with this Chickpea and Tomato Quinoa recipe! It’s packed with flavor, nutrients, and best of all, it’s only 290 calories per serving. You heard that right it’s delicious and diet-friendly!
Chickpea and Tomato Quinoa Recipe
Description
A quick, nutritious, and utterly delicious meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Whether you’re a quinoa newbie or a chickpea enthusiast, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Don't forget to snap a pic for your Instagram (because if it’s not on the ‘gram, did it even happen?). Tag me in your creations—I'd love to see how you make this dish your own!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cooking quinoa
- Take a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the quinoa, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer it for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Take out the pot from heat and let it covered for a few minutes.
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Prepare the vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and yellow bell pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.
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Make the tomato sauce
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan.
- Season with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce.
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Add spinach and chickpeas
- Add the spinach to the pan, cover, and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the cooked chickpeas and black olives, allowing them to warm through.
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Serve
- Fluff the cooked quinoa and place it on a serving dish.
- Top it with the tomato and chickpea mixture.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 105mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
- Dietary Fiber 9g36%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
