Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf (Vegan)
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- Ready In:
- 54mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
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4-6 side-dish servings
- Serves:
- 4-6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped finely (about one cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed, crushed (spice grinder or mortar and pestle)
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or reconstituted bullion)
directions
- In a small stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions in olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt; saute for another minute.
- Add the quinoa and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and broth; cover and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, lower the heat to very low, cover, and cook for about 18 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water; stir occasionally.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Reviews
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This is a wonderfully versatile recipe: it's simple, one pot, flavorful. The ingredients should be in your pantry, so this can be a last minute decision. You can vary the spice intensity, or choose to vary the spices (I followed the directions exactly, so I can really rate the recipe as written). You can vary the texture, by how long you choose to simmer the chickpeas or by using a spoon to crush some. Best of all, once you know your own stovetop, so you know how much time you'll need for all the water to be absorbed), this recipe takes no real attention or effort. Oh, and the taste is wonderful -- even my son, not a great veggie eater, asked for seconds for this one. Definitely a keeper ... and a recipe that I will use frequently. BTW, if you want to save a little more money, but plan a little in advance ... soak dried chickpeas overnight instead of using canned. Made for PAC Fall 2008. Photos pending.
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