Description
A delightful one-pan wonder featuring fluffy quinoa, chickpeas, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic pesto, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (tri-color or organic recommended)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine quinoa, chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, pesto, lemon zest, and spices. Stir to coat.
- Pour vegetable broth over the mixture and stir gently.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove foil, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispy top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking. Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg