Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf

By devogirl

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion; chopped finely
• 2 cloves Garlic; minced
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds; ground
• 3 pinches black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cans chickpeas; drained and rinsed
• 2 cups Vegetable broth

Preparation

Step 1

In small stockpot over medium heat, saute onion in olive oil for ~ 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.

Add tomato paste, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt; saute for 1 more minute.

Add quinoa and saute for 2 minutes.

Add chickpeas and broth; cover and bring to boil. Lower heat to very low, cover and cook for ~ 18 minutes or until quinoa has absorved all the liquid. Stir occasionally. Fluff with fork and serve.