Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and serve warm.
Interesting Facts
- Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids.
- Chickpeas are a great source of fiber and protein.
- Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
