Description
This One Pot Moroccan Quinoa recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines quinoa with chickpeas, dried fruits, and warm spices. Perfect for a satisfying vegan meal that’s easy to prepare and full of Moroccan-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots or raisins
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pistachios (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in quinoa, chickpeas, dried fruit, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer until quinoa is cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, let sit, fluff with a fork, and stir in herbs and nuts. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish is versatile as a main or side dish.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding sautéed spinach or roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
