Vegan Quinoa Chickpea Pilaf Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and flavorful vegan dinner featuring quinoa, chickpeas, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for solution seekers looking for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 100 g Sambar Onion Peeled
• 200 g Green Peas (Peeled)
• 500 g Quinoa
• 1 Combo Fortune Rice Bran 870G & Mustard Oil 1L Pouch
• 400G Chtoura Foods Boiled Chickpeas In Brine
• 1 pc (50 g) On1Y Pepper Grinder
• 50 g X 3 Milagro Farm Smoked Paprika Combo
• 500 g Onion
• - Vegetable Stock Cubes

Instructions

1. 1. Place 1/2 cup of quinoa in a large bowl and fill with cold water. Pour into a strainer, then return the quinoa to the bowl and rinse 4 more times. Drain well.
2. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until it cracks and pops, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3. Add 1/2 cup of diced onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
4. 4. Add 1-1/4 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of chickpeas, 1/2 cup of peas, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Return to a boil.
5. 5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6. Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve warm as a wholesome vegan dinner.