Ingredients
2 cups quinoa
1 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 cup chopped kale
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
1- Rinse and drain quinoa thoroughly. Prepare mise en place by chopping kale and red bell pepper.
2- Cook quinoa in 4 cups of water at medium heat for 15 minutes or until fluffy, then remove from heat and let it steam.
3- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add smoked paprika and sea salt, allowing spices to bloom for 1 minute.
4- Sauté bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, then add kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
5- Mix cooked quinoa and chickpeas into the sautéed veggies, stirring well to combine and heat through.
6- Adjust seasonings to taste, optionally adding fresh herbs or lemon juice for brightness.
7- Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh kale if desired. This step can be adapted with vegan or gluten-free options by using alternate proteins or certified ingredients.
Last Step:
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🍋 Using fresh, organic ingredients enhances flavor and nutritional benefits.
🌿 Infuse the mixture longer for a more pronounced flavor if preferred.
🧊 For a more refreshing drink, serve over plenty of ice and add extra mint.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Infusion Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250 ml
- Calories: Approximately 15
- Sugar: Varies based on sweetener
- Sodium: Negligible
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Around 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
