One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad

With a hint of Moroccan spices, this One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad is a tasty and healthy dish. Its a healthy and filling meal choice because its full of protein and fresh vegetables. You can make it your own by adding your favorite dressings and toppings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tahini or yogurt dressing for serving optional

Instructions:

Add quinoa and vegetable broth or water to a large pot

Bring to a boil

Turn down the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the liquid is absorbed

Take it off the heat and cover it for five minutes

Use a fork to fluff up the quinoa

Cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, cilantro, raisins or dried cranberries, and sliced almonds should all be put in a large bowl

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, ground cinnamon and cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it all together

You can add crumbled feta cheese to the salad if you want, and serve it with tahini or yogurt dressing

Have fun with your Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad Made in One Pot