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Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf is for Side Dish.

Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf takes 30 minutes to cook.

Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf are:

2 cups of water
1 cup quinoa, picked over and rinsed
1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-2 medium red onions, sliced into half moons
3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil plus an extra drizzle
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. coriander, ground
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 cup cherry or heirloom tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh parley, chopped
Sea salt to taste

Here is how you make Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf:

In a medium sauce pan add quinoa, water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.In the meantime mix together chickpeas, onion, oil, lemon juice, cumin seeds, coriander, cayenne, and 1/4 tsp. sea salt and place in a baking dish. Put the dish in the oven and roast for 30 minutes, stirring half way through.When the beans are done, transfer to a ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Mix in quinoa and add the tomatoes and parsley. Season with salt and an extra drizzle of olive oil to taste.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NATURALLE.

The nutritional information for Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 238.9

• Total Fat: 9.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 170.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
• Protein: 7.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Cumin Chickpeas and tomato Quinoa Pilaf is Gluten Free