Spicy Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped kale
• Juice of 1 lemon

Steps

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water
2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy
4. While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
5. Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt
6. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until chickpeas are slightly crispy
7. Add diced bell peppers and chopped kale to the skillet
8. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender
9. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice
10. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and divide into bowls
11. Top quinoa with the spiced chickpea and vegetable mixture
12. Serve warm