Vegetarian Quinoa Chickpea Stew
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This soup is hearty enough to satisfy vegetarians but it could easily be be adjusted for meat-eaters with the addition of sausage.
Ingredients
- Quinoa-3/4 cup (180 ml)
- Carrots-1 cup (240 ml)
- Chickpea- 1 14 oz can
- Onions-1 medium
- Ginger-1 inch crushed
- Green Chili or jalapeño -1 seeded and chopped
- Tomatoes-1 14 oz can or 2 fresh chopped
- Cumin Seeds-1 tbsp (15 ml)
- Ground Coriander- 2 tsp
- Salt -to taste
- Water-2 cups (480 ml)
- Oil-2 tbsp (30 ml)
Instructions
- In a pot heat the oil and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
- Add the chopped onion.Saute on medium heat for about a minute.
- Add the crushed ginger and the chili.
- Saute for another minute.
- Add the ground coriander and stir until fragrant and add the tomatoes.
- Mix well and the Carrots and Quinoa.
- Add water and salt and bring to a boil.Check the seasonings.
- Reduce the heat, cover and continue to cook until Quinoa is all cooked about 15 minutes.
- Add the Chickpeas and continue to cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Add a little more water of too thick.
- Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
Yes, you can use 2 fresh chopped tomatoes as an alternative to the 14 oz can of tomatoes.
How can I adjust the thickness of the stew?
If the stew is too thick, add a little more water to achieve your desired consistency.
