Chickpea and Spinach Quinoa Bowls
A nutritious, filling meal that's both delicious and easy to prepare. The combination of protein-rich quinoa, hearty chickpeas, and vibrant spinach creates a perfectly balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes avocado, feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chickpeas, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the chickpea-spinach mixture. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, topped with your choice of optional garnishes.