Description
This One Pot Moroccan Quinoa is a flavorful, hearty, and nutritious vegan dish that combines fragrant spices, fresh vegetables, and protein-rich quinoa in a single pot. Perfect for a healthy, easy-to-make dinner inspired by Moroccan and Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
Grains & Legumes
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
Dried Fruit & Nuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Spices & Herbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Chickpeas and Quinoa: Stir in the drained chickpeas and rinsed quinoa to the pot, combining well with the sautéed vegetables.
- Add Broth, Tomatoes, and Spices: Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, then add the raisins, ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pot from heat. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds on top before serving to add a delightful crunch.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- For added protein, consider mixing in shredded chicken or lamb.
- Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper if you prefer more heat.
