One-Pan Mediterranean Chickpea and Quinoa Skillet

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A vibrant, protein-packed skillet combining quinoa, chickpeas, and Mediterranean spices for a wholesome, easy meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs quinoa, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, cherry tomatoes, halved 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water until water runs clear to remove bitterness.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the skillet; cook for 3 minutes until the pepper softens and spices are aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the rinsed quinoa and 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, mixing well to coat with spices.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat, fold in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, tossing gently.
  8. Step 8: Let the skillet rest covered for 5 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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