One-Pot Mediterranean Quinoa with Spinach + Chickpeas
This easy Mediterranean Quinoa recipe is made in just one pot and is packed with flavor! It's great for leftovers and is a perfect recipe to add into your weekly meal prep rotation too!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword chickpeas, one pot, spinach
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 306 kcal
Author Alyssa Rimmer
Ingredients- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 small shallot minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup sliced green olives
- 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup water or more broth
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add thyme and dill and cook for another 30 seconds or so.
- To the saucepan, add quinoa, olives and sun dried tomatoes. Stir continuously for 15 - 30 seconds. Add liquids, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to simmer for 20 - 25 minutes until liquid has been absorbed.
For full instructions you can go to : https://www.simplyquinoa.com
