Gladiator's Delight

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

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chickpeas, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the quinoa and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
5. 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.