Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 cups Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Bring 1 cup water, quinoa, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion to pan; saute 4 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until tomatoes begin to release their liquid. Add chickpeas and zucchini. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Serve zucchini mixture with quinoa.