CURRIED QUINOA AND CHICKPEAS

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Quinoa contains more protein than other grains, and that protein is of unusually high quality for a plant food. That makes this a great filling main dish and the blend of flavors and colors will bring everyone at the table back for more. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and orange juice to a boil. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, red pepper, quinoa, onion, raisins and curry. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Anisha Drawz
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The quinoa was mushy and the chickpeas were hard. The curry flavor was also very bland.


Ann Rita
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kashii Princess
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Great recipe! I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the chickpeas were tender. The curry flavor was just right, not too spicy and not too bland.


Darshan Basyal
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This curried quinoa and chickpeas dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.