One-Pot Spiced Chickpea and Quinoa Pilaf

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A hearty one-pot pilaf combining nutty quinoa with spiced chickpeas and aromatic vegetables for a nutritious meal. This Mediterranean one-pot recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs quinoa, canned chickpeas, and olive oil 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: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 1 diced large carrot, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup quinoa and 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pot, stirring to coat with the spices.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, bring to a boil.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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