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High-Protein Chickpea Quinoa Bhel

Recipe by Oh, Cheat Day ! on InstagramAdded 11 August 2026.
  • 30 min
  • Serves 2
  • 12 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A vibrant, protein‑packed chickpea and quinoa bhel that bursts with fresh tomato, cucumber, and a zesty yogurt‑chutney dressing. The dish balances savory spices with a hint of heat from Sriracha, making it a quick, satisfying dinner for health‑conscious eaters.

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Ingredients

2 servingsMetric

Amounts as Oh, Cheat Day ! gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the tomato, onion, and cucumber under cold water; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the tomato, onion, and cucumber and place them in a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, then boil for 20‑25 minutes until tender; otherwise, measure out ½ cup of pre‑cooked chickpeas.

  4. 4

    Rinse ½ cup of quinoa under running water, then combine with 1 cup of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12‑15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The quinoa is fluffy after its water has absorbed.

  5. 5

    Add the boiled chickpeas and cooked quinoa to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.

  6. 6

    Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, fresh coriander leaves, and ½ tsp of jeera (cumin) powder; toss thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Coriander and cumin are distributed through the chickpea mixture.

  7. 7

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together 110 g Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp green chutney, and 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce until smooth.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The yoghurt, chutney and sriracha blend into a smooth dressing.

  8. 8

    Transfer the yogurt‑chutney dressing onto a serving plate, spreading it into an even layer.

  9. 9

    Top the dressing with the chickpea‑quinoa bhel, giving the dish a colorful, layered appearance.

  10. 10

    Give the assembled bhel a final gentle toss just before serving, if desired, to coat the pieces with the dressing.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: A final gentle toss coats the bhel without crushing the vegetables.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for 10 minutes for a cooler salad.

  12. 12

    Enjoy your high‑protein, flavorful Chickpea Quinoa Bhel!

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