Diverse Roots Spiced Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl

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A nutrient-packed bowl combining earthy chickpeas and fluffy quinoa with warm spices. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, canned chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas along with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 3/4 tsp salt. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until chickpeas are warmed through and slightly toasted.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, spiced chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the bowl and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Step 5: If desired, sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese on top before serving warm or at room temperature.

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