How to Make Pantry Curried Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Roasted Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can transform any pantry staple into a delicious and satisfying meal. In this recipe for Pantry Curried Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Roasted Peppers, we combine the nutty flavor of quinoa with the warm and aromatic spices of curry to create a comforting and flavorful dish. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, as it comes together quickly and requires minimal preparation.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ½ cup diced roasted red peppers
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Soak raisins in 1 cup warm water in a bowl while you complete remaining steps.
  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, cilantro, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in vegetable broth, garbanzo beans, and quinoa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain raisins. Lightly toss quinoa mixture with raisins, roasted red peppers, and toasted almonds. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 842mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 392mg