Side dishe for 4
Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Quinoa cooks with onion and warm spices, then combines with chickpeas, cranberries, parsley, and almonds in one pot.
$7.83for 4 servings
$1.96 per serving$7.83 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups vegetarian broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup finely diced flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
Steps
- Warm the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped onion for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for 30 seconds.
- Add the quinoa and broth, bring the pot to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the chickpeas and cranberries, cover the pot, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Fold in the parsley and almonds before serving.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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