Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas

Name: Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 60g cooked chickpeas; 80g cooked quinoa; 5 button mushrooms; 1 garlic clove; Extra virgin olive oil; Pink Himalayan salt; Black pepper; Curry powder; 1 egg

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Today I'm getting right to work on these curried chickpeas with quinoa, a simple recipe to switch things up on busy weekdays. It has mushrooms, garlic, and that warm curry aroma I love so much, finished with an egg cooked right in the same skillet. It's a single-serving meal, perfect when I want something wholesome without any fuss.

To whip up this curried quinoa in just 20 minutes, I start with pre-cooked quinoa and chickpeas. The mushrooms bring earthiness and the curry powder ties everything together without needing an extra sauce. It's one of my favorite ways to use up leftovers from batch cooking and make a satisfying dish with just a handful of ingredients.

To keep switching up your meals, try my Quinoa with mushrooms and this Curried couscous with vegetables, two great alternatives with flavors that pair wonderfully with this dish.

Prep: 5 minCook: 15 minServes: 1

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

60g cooked chickpeas
80g cooked quinoa
5 button mushrooms
1 garlic clove
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan salt
Black pepper
Curry powder
1 egg

Step by step

Method

1Clean the mushrooms, chop them up, and add them to a skillet with a few drops of olive oil.
2Peel and mince the garlic, then add it to the skillet with the mushrooms.
3Meanwhile, rinse the chickpeas and drain them well.
4Add the chickpeas and the cooked quinoa to the skillet, seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and curry powder.
5Stir well so all the flavors come together.
6Crack the egg on top, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat until the egg is done to your liking.
7All done! Our CURRIED QUINOA AND CHICKPEAS is ready to enjoy.

Frequently asked questions

Are the quinoa and chickpeas weighed cooked?

Yes, the 80 g of quinoa and 60 g of chickpeas are cooked weights. If you're using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them before weighing; if you're cooking them from dry, remember to account for the cooking time.

Can I freeze curried quinoa and chickpeas?

Yes, I recommend freezing the mixture without the egg in an airtight container once it has cooled down completely, leaving it at room temperature for no more than two hours. Thaw it in the fridge, and when you reheat it in the pan, crack the egg in fresh.

What can I use instead of button mushrooms?

You can swap them for finely diced zucchini or other wild mushrooms. Sauté them until tender and let any excess liquid cook off so the dish doesn't turn watery.