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One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad

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!

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

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. To serve: Place in mason jars or meal prep containers for lunch throughout the week. Garnish with extra toasted almonds.

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.