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Heart Healthy Quinoa and Chickpeas

Explore heart healthy dinner ideas with this flavorful quinoa and chickpeas recipe, perfect for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas cooked
For the Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 none Lemon juiced
Seasoning
  • to taste none Salt
  • to taste none Pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water for about 30 seconds.
  2. Boil vegetable broth in a pot on medium-high heat.
  3. Simmer quinoa for 15 minutes once the broth is boiling.
  4. Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until softened.
  6. Combine chickpeas and quinoa; mix well.
  7. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve warm; enjoy the vibrant dish immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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