Cumin Chickpeas & tomato Quinoa Pilaf

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 238.9
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 170.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 7.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Cumin Chickpeas & tomato Quinoa Pilaf calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cups of water
    1 cup quinoa, picked over and rinsed
    1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    1-2 medium red onions, sliced into half moons
    3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil plus an extra drizzle
    Juice of 1/2 a lemon
    1 tsp. cumin seeds
    1/2 tsp. coriander, ground
    Dash of cayenne pepper
    1 cup cherry or heirloom tomatoes, diced
    1/4 cup fresh parley, chopped
    Sea salt to taste

Directions

In a medium sauce pan add quinoa, water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

In the meantime mix together chickpeas, onion, oil, lemon juice, cumin seeds, coriander, cayenne, and 1/4 tsp. sea salt and place in a baking dish. Put the dish in the oven and roast for 30 minutes, stirring half way through.

When the beans are done, transfer to a ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Mix in quinoa and add the tomatoes and parsley. Season with salt and an extra drizzle of olive oil to taste.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NATURALLE.