Quinoa With Grilled Zucchini & Chickpea Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Quinoa With Grilled Zucchini & Chickpea Recipe, first soak chickpeas overnight

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 180 degree centigrade

Step 3: Drain water from chickpeas and leave it on a kitchen towel and pat it dry

Step 4: Place the dry chickpeas on a baking tray in single layer

Step 5: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over the chickpeas, sprinkle some salt and roast it in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes until the chickpeas begin to change color and turn crisp

Step 6: Once the chickpeas turn crisp, remove from oven and cool it completely

Step 7: You can store this in airtight container or zip lock bag for about 3 days

Step 8: Place the quinoa in a saucepan, add 2 cups of water, salt and a teaspoon of olive oil

Step 9: Bring it to a brisk boil

Step 10: Once it comes to a brisk boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook until water is completely absorbed

Step 11: Once all the water is absorbed, turn off the heat

Step 12: Let the quinoa rest in the pan for about 10 to 15 minutes

Step 13: Then open the pan and fluff up the grains using a fork

Step 14: In a wide heavy bottomed pan add a tablespoon of olive oil

Step 15: Add chopped spring onions, green chilies, finely chopped garlic cloves and zucchini

Step 16: Stir fry on medium high heat until the zucchini is lightly roast (about 2 minutes)Once the zucchini is roasted, add chopped tomatoes and sauté till tomatoes become soft

Step 17: Stir in dill leaves, the cooked quinoa and roasted chickpeas and toss gently until everything is mixed

Step 18: Finally sprinkle some dried or fresh oregano and toss again

Step 19: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 20: Turn off the heat and serve

Step 21: Serve the Quinoa With Grilled Zucchini & Chickpea immediately- squeeze a teaspoon of lime juice over just before serving

Step 22: Also garnish with some green onions

Step 23: Serve Quinoa With Grilled Zucchini & Chickpea Recipe with Olive & Tofu In Harissa Curry Recipe for a wholesome lunch or dinner