Spiced Quinoa and Chickpea Bowl

This vibrant and nutritious bowl combines spiced quinoa with chickpeas and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying main dish. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a delightful meal that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Main Dish
Easy 30 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. 2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bringing it to a boil. 3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy. 4. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chickpeas. 5. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until warmed through. 6. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, spiced chickpeas, diced bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. 7. Toss gently and garnish with fresh parsley. 8. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side.

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup diced bell pepper 1/4 cup diced cucumber 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Lemon wedge for serving

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