Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 pinch cayenne
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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2 cups baby carrots, peeled cut in 1/2 in. pieces (11 oz.)
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
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2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed for 2 minutes
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, cayenne, and cumin and stir 30 seconds.
- Add carrots, garbanzos, and broth and bring to boil.
- Add quinoa and simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all liquid.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in parsley.