High-Protein Chickpea Quinoa Bhel
- 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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Method
Rinse the tomato, onion, and cucumber under cold water; pat dry.
Finely chop the tomato, onion, and cucumber and place them in a large mixing bowl.
If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, then boil for 20‑25 minutes until tender; otherwise, measure out ½ cup of pre‑cooked chickpeas.
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.
Add the boiled chickpeas and cooked quinoa to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.
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.
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.
Transfer the yogurt‑chutney dressing onto a serving plate, spreading it into an even layer.
Top the dressing with the chickpea‑quinoa bhel, giving the dish a colorful, layered appearance.
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.
Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for 10 minutes for a cooler salad.
Enjoy your high‑protein, flavorful Chickpea Quinoa Bhel!
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