Description
A vibrant and wholesome One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad that combines the goodness of quinoa, chickpeas, and a medley of spices for a delightful dish bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- Onion
- Moroccan-inspired spices (turmeric
- cumin
- cinnamon)
- Quinoa
- Broth
- Chickpeas
- Dried cranberries
- Parsley
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté chopped onion in a bit of olive oil until it’s slightly crisp.
- Add the Moroccan-inspired spices, stirring for a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed quinoa, broth, and chickpeas, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and mix in the dried cranberries, chopped parsley, and sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, toast the almonds before adding them to the salad. This dish can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: One Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad, quinoa salad, Moroccan salad, chickpea recipes, healthy salad