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Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe
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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 306kcal
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.
  • Remove lid and stir in spinach and chickpeas. Let sit for a few minutes to allow spinach time to wilt. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4.7mg