Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 30 minutes

Quinoa is a wonderful source of protein and contains large portions of dietary fiber. Some of the most prominent nutrients present in quinoa include manganese, riboflavin, magnesium, lysine and iron. Eating quinoa helps to reduce blood pressure levels and improves the transportation of oxygen levels in the blood to various cells in the body. Chickpeas are rich in protein and essential nutrients like manganese and iron. Regular consumption of chickpeas helps to boost the energy levels and stabilize blood sugar levels. Tomatoes are rich in nutrients like potassium, sodium, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin D and calcium. Eating tomatoes helps to control the blood glucose levels and improves muscle movement.

Nutrition

• calories: 312
• protein: 11
• carbs: 49
• fat: 7
• saturated fat: 0.9
• polyunsaturated fat: 2.16
• monounsaturated fat: 3.37
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 185
• potassium: 664
• dietary fiber: 5.24
• sugars: 5.59
• vitamin a: 49
• vitamin c: 24
• calcium: 91
• iron: 3
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 38.17
• other fats: 0.57

Ingredients

• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 1 1 cup Water
• 1 medium Squash, zucchini, baby, raw
• 1 can drained, rinsed Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained, rinsed in tap water\~^CHICKPEAS (GARBANZO BNS,BENGAL GRAM),MAT SDS,CND,DRND,RNSD~
• 3 cup cherry tomatoes Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
• 4 cloves Garlic, raw
• 0.5 tsp Spices, turmeric, ground
• 0.5 tsp Spices, cinnamon, ground
• 1 tsp Spices, coriander seed
• 0.25 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1.5 cup, chopped Onions, raw
• 1 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 0.75 cup Quinoa, uncooked

Instructions

• Bring quinoa, 1 cup water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover the saucepan and allow it to cook for at least 12-13 minutes.
• Place another saucepan over medium heat. Heat a little oil in it. Add onion and saute it for at least 4 minutes.
• Now add garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander and cumin and continue to cook for at least a minute. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
• Top the quinoa with the spice and tomato sauce.
• Add salt and pepper according to taste and serve hot.