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-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian, high protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 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: 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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