Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced fine
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups veggie or chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 ounces frozen broccoli (not thawed)
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • In a sauce pan heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, parsley, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Add rinsed quinoa, chickpeas, and frozen broccoli to a 9” baking dish. Pour the boiling stock over the top and gently stir. Push any pieces of visible quinoa into the liquid.
  • Cover with tightly with aluminium foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes, or until the quinoa has completely absorbed the water.
  • Meanwhile preheat the broiler.
  • Carefully remove the foil (look out for steam) and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Place under the broiler, and broil until cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes.
  •  Top with additional parsley or chives and serve.