"Rotisserie" Chickpeas & Savory Quinoa

  • Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 4.0 ounces
  • Stage: 6 Post-Op (Transition Foods)

INGREDIENTS:

  • Chickpeas, cooked - 2 cups (328 grams)
  • Paprika, ground 1/2 tsp
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Olive oil - 1 tbsp (14 grams)
  • Quinoa, uncooked - 1/3 cup (57 grams)
  • Red onion - 1/4 medium (38 grams)
  • Vegetable broth, low sodium - 2/3 cup (160 grams)
  • Scallions - 1 stalk (15 grams)
  • Sesame seeds - 1 1/2 tsp (5 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel and place them in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, paprika, sea salt and black pepper. Mix gently. Place in a baking dish (no parchment paper or aluminum foil necessary) and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Let them cool for a couple of minutes when done.
  3. Chop the red onion.
  4. For the quinoa: Place the vegetable broth in a medium pot and set to boil. Once boiling, add the quinoa and the red onion, stir with a spoon, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 12 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
  5. Serve the chickpeas with the quinoa and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds (1/2 tsp per serving). Enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 235
  • Protein 10 grams
  • Carbs 34 grams
  • Fat 7 grams
  • Fiber 8 grams
  • Sugar 5 grams
  • Iron 18% DV
  • Calcium 7% DV
  • Sodium 7% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Roasted chickpeas are also a great snack! Like all legumes, they are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber and iron.

Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.