Curried Chickpeas and Quinoa

Recipe adapted from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1 1/2 teaspoons good curry powder (or adjust to taste)

• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne or other ground red pepper (or to taste)

• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat a medium-sized, non-stick sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring, until onions soften. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.

2. Add the chickpeas, curry powder, and red pepper, and stir briefly.

3. Add the tomatoes and cooked quinoa, reduce heat to low, and cover.

4. Simmer for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

5. Add salt to taste.