Description

This One Pot Moroccan Quinoa is a fragrant, colorful, and protein-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with warm spices, tender vegetables, chickpeas, and fluffy quinoa, it’s a wholesome vegan dish that comes together in just 35 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, zesty finish.

Ingredients

Quinoa:

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

Olive Oil:

1 tablespoon olive oil

Onion:

1 onion, finely chopped

Garlic:

2 cloves garlic, minced

Red Bell Pepper:

1 red bell pepper, diced

Carrot:

1 carrot, diced

Chickpeas:

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Vegetable Broth:

1 cup vegetable broth

Ground Cumin:

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ground Coriander:

1 teaspoon ground coriander

Ground Turmeric:

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Ground Cinnamon:

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt and Pepper:

To taste

Green Peas:

1 cup frozen green peas

Parsley:

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon Wedges:

For serving

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Instructions

Heat Oil: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
Cook Vegetables: Add diced bell pepper and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add Spices: Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add Quinoa and Chickpeas: Mix in the rinsed quinoa and chickpeas, stirring to coat everything in the spices.
Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Simmer Covered: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
Add Peas: Stir in frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking to warm through.
Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Add chopped dates or raisins for a touch of sweetness.
Top with toasted almonds or pine nuts for crunch.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days—great for meal prep!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 0mg