Are you tired of bland vegetarian dishes that leave you feeling unsatisfied? Get ready to revolutionize your plant-based cooking with our mouthwatering "No Meat No Problem" recipe that proves vegan meals can be incredibly flavorful, protein-packed, and utterly irresistible! This quick and easy dish combines the nutty richness of quinoa with protein-dense chickpeas and vibrant vegetables, creating a meal that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you feeling full and energized.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitter coating.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat with a small amount of olive oil.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas, then add them to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Sprinkle cumin, salt, and pepper over the chickpea mixture, stirring to ensure even seasoning.
- Cook the chickpea mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chickpeas to become slightly crispy.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and combine with the chickpea vegetable mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, serving hot as a nutritious vegan meal.
Tips
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitter coating and ensure a fluffy, light texture.
- Use fresh spices like cumin to add depth and complexity to your vegan dishes.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when sautéing vegetables to ensure they caramelize and develop rich flavors.
- For extra crispiness, let chickpeas sit undisturbed in the skillet for a minute or two before stirring.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding additional herbs like fresh parsley or cilantro for extra freshness.
- If you want more protein, consider adding nutritional yeast or toasted nuts to the final dish.
- Always taste and adjust seasonings at the end to ensure a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 13g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
