Best 6 Quinoa Pilaf With Veggies And Chickpeas Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorful and nutritious journey with Quinoa Pilaf with Veggies and Chickpeas, a delightful dish that caters to various dietary preferences. This wholesome recipe combines the goodness of protein-packed quinoa, a variety of colorful vegetables, and fiber-rich chickpeas, resulting in a satisfying and balanced meal.

Quinoa, an ancient grain prized for its nutritional value, takes center stage in this pilaf, providing a fluffy and nutty base. Assorted vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini, add vibrant colors and an array of vitamins and minerals. Chickpeas, with their mild flavor and high protein content, contribute a satisfying bite and boost the pilaf's nutritional profile.

This versatile dish offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect side or main course. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, it also accommodates gluten-free diets. Additionally, the recipe includes variations to suit different tastes and preferences, such as using different types of vegetables or adding herbs and spices for extra flavor.

Quinoa Pilaf with Veggies and Chickpeas is not only a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse. It's an excellent source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, making it a wholesome choice for a healthy lifestyle. Embrace the goodness of this delectable dish and embark on a culinary adventure that nourishes your body and soul.

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QUINOA PILAF WITH VEGGIES AND CHICKPEAS



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Delicious gluten-free side or main dish!

Provided by Ashley Hume Saar

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chicken stock
2 cups quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound asparagus, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken stock and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add asparagus, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in chickpeas. Pour in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir in cooked quinoa. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over pilaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Grab all of your garden-fresh produce for this quinoa with roasted vegetables. The tangy dressing and fresh herbs really make the flavors shine in this wholesome quinoa side dish. -Sonali Ruder, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small eggplant, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, diced
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup each minced fresh basil, parsley and chives

Steps:

  • Place vegetables and garlic in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer vegetables and quinoa to a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and remaining oil; drizzle over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with herbs: toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUINOA PILAF



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large or 4 small shallots, chopped
1 small red pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1/4 cup white wine, such as pinot grigio
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 packed cup arugula, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan or a high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, 5 minutes. Make a space in the center of the vegetables and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, until coated with oil, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until all of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer until all of the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Keep covered and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the arugula, almonds, mint, cucumber and lemon zest and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

HERBED QUINOA AND CHICKPEA PILAF



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This protein-rich side dish is loaded with flavor and quick to prepare! Nutritious GOYA® Organic Quinoa is simmered beautifully with recaíto and orange juice. Then, plump and nutty GOYA® Chick Peas are stirred in, along with fresh mint, parsley and hazelnuts. Enjoy this delicious medley of fresh spring tastes!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons GOYA® Recaito
1 cup GOYA® Organic Quinoa
¾ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15.5 ounce) can GOYA® Chick Peas, rinsed and drained
½ cup mint leaves, chopped
½ cup parsley leaves, chopped
⅓ cup toasted hazelnuts or pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine oil, Recaito, quinoa, orange juice, salt and 3/4 cup water to boil. Simmer covered over medium-low heat, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in chick peas. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in mint, parsley and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 392.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

QUINOA PILAF WITH CHICK PEAS, POMEGRANATE, AND SPICES



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Two superfoods in one dish! Pomegranate juice is considered by many nutritionists to be a superfood, with powerful antioxidant properties and cancer-fighting benefits. This quinoa pilaf is based on a Turkish pilaf that is traditionally made with rice or bulgur.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup quinoa, cooked (4 cups cooked quinoa)
1 cup cooked chick peas (canned are fine), rinsed
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup thickened yogurt
1 small garlic clove, pureed (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Toast in the pan, stirring or shaking the pan, until they begin to smell fragrant, and transfer to a spice mill. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pulse to crush or coarsely grind. Set aside.
  • Return the frying pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt, stir together for about half a minute, and stir in the cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Add the remaining olive oil and stir in the quinoa, chick peas, and 3 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Stir over medium heat to heat through, several minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a platter or wide bowl and decorate with the remaining pomegranate seeds. You can also mold the pilaf into 1/2-cup ramekins or timbales and unmold onto the plate, then decorate with pomegranate seeds.
  • Stir the garlic into the thickened yogurt. Serve the pilaf topped with the yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 283 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

CHICKPEA-QUINOA PILAF (VEGAN)



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Delicious! The quinoa really absorbs all the spices in this recipe and the chickpeas are a welcome addition. Feel free to use different beans if you want! This recipe came from Veganomicon.

Provided by PDX Meems

Categories     Grains

Time 54m

Yield 4-6 side-dish servings, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped finely (about one cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander seed, crushed (spice grinder or mortar and pestle)
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked)
2 cups vegetable broth (or reconstituted bullion)

Steps:

  • In a small stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions in olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt; saute for another minute.
  • Add the quinoa and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas and broth; cover and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, lower the heat to very low, cover, and cook for about 18 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water; stir occasionally.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your pilaf. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcook the quinoa. Quinoa should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked quinoa will be mushy.
  • Add flavorings to your pilaf. This could include herbs, spices, or a flavorful broth. Some good choices include cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric.
  • Cook the pilaf in a covered pot. This will help the quinoa to cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and will make the pilaf easier to serve.

Conclusion:

Quinoa pilaf is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Quinoa pilaf is also a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give quinoa pilaf a try!

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