Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas
Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas
Quinoa contains more protein than other grains, and that protein is of unusually high quality for a plant food. That makes this a great filling main dish and the blend of flavors and colors will bring everyone at the table back for more.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 can chickpeas or garbanzo beans (15.5 ounce can) rinsed and drained
- 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper julienned
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring water and orange juice to a boil.
- Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, red pepper, quinoa, onion, raisins and curry.
- Return to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
Notes
Original recipe found online at: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/curried-quinoa-and-chickpeas/