Pantry Curried Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Roasted Peppers

Pantry Curried Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Roasted Peppers

This salad is easy to put together if you have a well-stocked pantry. Eat as a side dish with dinner and the leftovers make a great lunch!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ½ cup diced roasted red peppers
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds
  • salt to taste

Directions

Step 1
Soak raisins in 1 cup warm water in a bowl while you complete remaining steps.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, cilantro, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 3
Stir in vegetable broth, garbanzo beans, and quinoa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 4
Drain raisins. Lightly toss quinoa mixture with raisins, roasted red peppers, and toasted almonds. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

415
Calories
12g
Fat
67g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Sodium842mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate67g 24%
Dietary Fiber10g 35%
Total Sugars16g
Protein13g
Vitamin C20mg 99%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium392mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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