Chickpea and Tomato Quinoa
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 345kcal
A thick and wholesome dish consisting of health-conscious quinoa, chickpeas, and tomatoes. Chickpea and Tomato Quinoa is a vegetarian option that's both filling and hearty.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 5 ounces tomato paste
- 14 ounces canned fire roasted tomatoes
- 19 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat, add the quinoa, water, tomato paste, canned fire roasted tomatoes, chickpeas, garlic, dried red chili flakes, ground black pepper, salt, and butter to a large sauce pan. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Stir and place a lid on the pan. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the parsley and let sit uncovered for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4.8mg