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.

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Steps

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In a small stockpot over medium heat , saute the onions in olive oil for about 7 minutes.

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Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.

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Add the tomato paste , coriander , cumin , black pepper , and salt.

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Saute for another minute.

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Add the quinoa and saute for 2 minutes.

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Add the chickpeas and broth.

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Cover and bring to a boil.

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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.

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Stir occasionally.

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Fluff with a fork and serve.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves, ground cumin, coriander seed, fresh ground pepper, salt, tomato paste, quinoa, chickpeas, vegetable broth