One Pot Spinach CHICKPEA AND QUINOA Recipe | Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meals | Quinoa recipes

One Pot Spinach Chickpea and Quinoa Recipe | Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meals | Quinoa Recipes. A healthy one pot chickpea and quinoa recipe perfect for easy vegetarian and vegan meals and meal prep. This one pot meal made with chickpea and quinoa is not only high protein and filling but also tastes delicious. A high protein and healthy vegetarian quinoa recipe with chickpeas and spinach makes a healthy vegetarian meal. This delicious high protein quinoa recipe / chickpea recipe is a great way to add protein to your plant based diet. Healthy spinach / chickpeas / quinoa recipes for your plant based, Vegan, Vegetarian meals / lunch or dinner. Check out my other vegetarian and vegan recipes!

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▶️ CHICKPEA AND QUINOA RECIPE INGREDIENTS: (3 to 4 servings)

1 cup / 190g Quinoa (soaked for about 30 minutes/strained)
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups / 275g Onion
200g / 1+1/2 cup Carrots
1+1/2 Tbsp / 19 to 20g Garlic - finely chopped
1 Tsp Turmeric
1+1/2 Tsp Ground Coriander
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
1/2 cup / 125ml Passata or Tomato Puree
1 cup / 200g Tomatoes - chopped
Salt to taste
200g / 6 to 7 cups Spinach - chopped
2 cups / 1 Can COOKED Chickpeas (liquid drained)
350ml / 1+1/2 cup Vegetable Broth / Stock

Ground Black Pepper to taste (I have added 1/2 teaspoon)
Drizzle of Olive Oil (OPTIONAL) - I have added 1 Teaspoon of organic cold pressed olive oil

▶️ METHOD:

Start by thoroughly washing the quinoa until the water runs clear and then soak in water for about 30 minutes. Once the quinoa is soaked drain the water and let it sit in a strainer. Also, drain 2 cups of home cooked chickpeas or 1 can of cooked chickpeas and allow it sit in the strainer to drain any excess water.

To a heated pan add the olive oil, onion, carrots and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Adding salt to the onions and carrots will release it's moisture and help it cook faster so please don’t skip it. Fry on medium to medium-high heat until it's golden brown. You will notice the quantity of the carrots and onions have shrunk in half. Add the chopped garlic and fry for about 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the spices (Turmeric, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Cayenne Pepper) and fry for a few seconds. Then add the tomato puree or passata, chopped tomatoes, salt to taste and fry for about 3 minutes or until the tomatoes break down completely and form a thick paste.

Add the chopped spinach. Mix well and allow the spinach to wilted, It will takes 1 minute or so. Then add the soaked quinoa, COOKED chickpeas, vegetable broth/stock and mix well. Bring it to a vigorous boil. Then cover the lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook on low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.

Once the quinoa is cooked, uncover the pan. Increase the heat to medium or medium-high flame and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes while stirring frequently to cook out the excess moisture. Turn off the stove. Add freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well. Serve hot.

▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:

👉 Thoroughly wash the quinoa, this will get rid of any impurities/gunk/bitterness and will give a cleaner taste to the quinoa

👉 Every stove is different SO ADJUST THE HEAT AND COOKING TIME AS REQUIRED

👉 Adding salt to onions and carrots will release it's moisture and will help it cook faster so please don’t skip it

👉 Sometimes one batch of quinoa can be more dry than the other, SO ADJUST THE COOKING TIME ACCORDINGLY

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[FoodImpromptu]

Hello Friends! There’s a detailed written recipe for you in the description box of this video. As always, I love to hear from you guys! Let me know if you try this recipe 😊

[MarianaGonzalez-voqi]

Thank you very much for showing me that being vegan does not mean to buy expensive products. Me and my body are vibing all your delicious recipes ❤

[dianeladico]

Loving the one pot meals. I particularly appreciate the liquid volumes being so carefully worked out so everything is done perfectly and not soupy or mushy, not just on this dish but every dish. You get all the details just right and it's much appreciated.

[ClaireBeatty]

I’d certainly make this but I’d add the spinach toward the end so it stays bright green.

[arlicewhite]

I love one pot meals, they’re so convenient. I would add the spinach near the end.

[LenlenAguirre-ri]

i think it's better to put the spinach when quinoa is almost done so it's not overcooked. Just a suggestion but it's a great recipe. thank you.

[kw]

I've made this twice so far. Love it! The second time I didn't have chickpeas so I used lentils instead. It still came out great.

[karenbush]

Thank you for all of your videos. You don’t waste time on long intros and your videos are beautiful and peaceful, very clear and to the point. You don’t make them about you. Your music is great and we all appreciate the written descriptions of the recipes and the notes. I made this dish today and it came out great. My one request is that you put your recipes in a link that can easily be printed. I’m not good at technology so perhaps there is a way to print them that I don’t understand. Thank you again for a wonderful channel.

[BXLatina]

Hello 👋 I made your recipe today and it was delicious. The only thing I changed was I brought the organic tri-color quinoa from target. It still came out delicious. Thank you for a simple and healthy recipe. 😊

[victoriapedercini]

I cooked this recipe. My family and I loved it! We are trying our best to eat healthier. Thank you. Love your channel.❤

[doowopshopgal]

I just finished making this dish exactly how you described. The quinoa has cooked nicely. It is not crunchy to the bite, and the tomato gives it such a sweetness to it that I am hooked. This will be my go to dish.

[nancye]

I made this tonight. We live rurally, and the ‘fresh’ spinach was scary. I used a 238g bag of frozen organic leaf spinach. It was truly delicious. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[AnasRecipesofc]

What a wonderful recipe! This dish of spinach, quinoa and chickpeas is a perfect combination of taste and health. I loved the practicality of being a one-pot meal, as well as being vegetarian and vegan. Congratulations on the amazing video and super nutritious and delicious recipe! ❤❤

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[vicjake]

Looks delicious. Another idea for quinoa. Pleasure to watch you cook..great videos and recipes

[reneebee]

I added in Kefta Mediterranean spice blend and sliced black olives. Simply Delicious! 😋

[sylvie]

Encore une belle recette merci beaucoup Sylvie 😊

[maryannb]

Made this for dinner tonight…I added a spoon of Greek yogurt on top…loved it, it was delicious. I will definitely make this again.

[JamesBrentWhite]

Just made this for dinner and it’s outstanding! Hearty, flavorful, and leftovers! I can’t wait to try out more recipes!

[TeeGar]

I'm going to try this, but using sweet potato instead of carrots. Looks lovely!