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One Pot Moroccan Quinoa: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

– 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 carrot, diced
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup vegetable broth
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup frozen green peas
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Creating One Pot Moroccan Quinoa is simple with these clear steps:

1. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
3. Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced red bell pepper and carrot, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
4. Spice It Up: Add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Mix well, allowing the spices to toast for about 1 minute, releasing their fragrance.
5. Add Quinoa and Chickpeas: Stir in the rinsed quinoa and chickpeas, mixing everything thoroughly.
6. Pour Broth: Add the vegetable broth, ensuring everything is well combined.
7. Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat until the mixture reaches a boil.
8. Cover and Simmer: Once boiled, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed the liquid and is fluffy.
9. Add Peas: Stir in the frozen green peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
10. Fluff and Season: Once done, remove the pot from heat, fluff the quinoa with a fork, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley.

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