One-Pot Lemon Herb Quinoa with Roasted Chickpeas

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A bright and nourishing one-pot meal featuring fluffy quinoa infused with lemon and fresh herbs, topped with crunchy roasted chickpeas for texture and protein. This Mediterranean one-pot recipe (vegetarian, high protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, and canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, shaking halfway until crispy.
  2. Step 2: While the chickpeas roast, rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil, add rinsed quinoa and 1/2 tsp salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Remove quinoa from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Step 4: Serve the lemon herb quinoa topped with the warm roasted chickpeas for a satisfying contrast of textures and bright flavors.

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