One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Name: One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ tablespoon coconut oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups vegetarian broth (or water); 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup finely diced flat leaf parsley; 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
448 kcal
Course
Salad, Lunch
Cuisine
American, Moroccan, Vegan

One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Stella Guerrero

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Sweet & savory 30-minute Moroccan-inspired chickpea quinoa salad made in one pot. This vegan chickpea quinoa salad recipe packs plenty of plant-based protein and delicious, global flavors from cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. The perfect vegetarian meal to prep for lunch!

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Ingredients

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½ tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups vegetarian broth (or water)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup finely diced flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds

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Instructions

Add coconut oil to a large pot and place over medium heat. Once oil is hot add in onion and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the following spices: turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and salt and pepper; cook for 30 seconds more.
Next add in broth (or water) and quinoa; bring mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for exactly 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
Stir in chickpeas, cranberries and parsley to the quinoa and mix until well-combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with toasted almonds and extra parsley. Serves 4.
To serve: Place in mason jars or meal prep containers for lunch throughout the week. Garnish with extra toasted almonds.

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See the full post for tips, tricks & ways to customize this quinoa salad!

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Serving 1serving (based on 4) Calories 448cal (22%) Carbohydrates 70.2g (23%) Protein 16.5g (33%) Fat 13.8g (21%) Saturated Fat 1.9g (10%) Fiber 12.7g (51%) Sugar 16.1g (32%)