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    Home » Recipe » Main Dish » Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry

    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry

    Published Sep 22, 2015 · Updated Jan 20, 2023 by Ginnie · 1 Comment

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    This Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry is full of bold flavors and fresh vegetables, plus it's ready in minutes ... the perfect dinner for a busy weeknights!

    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry recipe ... a fast and healthy vegetarian meal idea! This easy vegan quinoa stir fry is packed with bold flavors and protein, plus it's gluten free. Full of yummy vegetables, like red peppers, this simple vegetarian quinoa stir fry is a great dinner for busy families! | Hello Little Home

    The past two days have been nice and cool here. I've been waiting for this weather!

    Now that the weather is cooling off, so is my apartment. My home has huge windows on one side, which I love, but it sure does get hot in there (even with A/C blasting) during summer. The last thing I wanted to do most days was heat it up even more by cooking!

    Cooler weather makes it harder to rationalize takeout, plus I enjoy cooking more at this time of year. A hot, savory meal is the perfect end to the day!

    And this Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry is exactly what I've been craving lately.

    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry recipe ... a fast and healthy vegetarian meal idea! This easy vegan quinoa stir fry is packed with bold flavors and protein, plus it's gluten free. Full of yummy vegetables, like red peppers, this simple vegetarian quinoa stir fry is a great dinner for busy families! | Hello Little Home

    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry

    You are going to love this Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry! It's kind of like fried rice, except much healthier, and the quinoa has tons of protein.

    This tasty quinoa stir fry recipe is packed with yummy flavors, but the best part is that it's seriously fast to make. If you're organized (prep all the ingredients before you start), you can have this meal on the table in 30 minutes or less.

    And this stir fry quinoa isn't just fast, it's also super delicious. I used red curry powder to season this dish, and it adds so much flavor. Love it ... and so easy!

    Close up of Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry on a fork. | Hello Little Home

    How to Make a Quinoa Stir Fry

    Before you get started, make sure to prep all the ingredients for your quinoa stir fry ... once you get going, things move fast!

    You'll start by sauteing the vegetables—onions, red peppers, and yellow squash (sub zucchini, if you wish)—in a hot pan. The veggies cook quickly and get browned around the edges, adding a subtle smokey flavor to the finished dish.

    Next, everything gets seasoned with garlic and red curry powder (or substitute garam masala or regular curry powder), and then combined with chickpeas, quinoa, and cilantro.

    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry recipe ... a fast and healthy vegetarian meal idea! This easy vegan quinoa stir fry is packed with bold flavors and protein, plus it's gluten free. Full of yummy vegetables, like red peppers, this simple vegetarian quinoa stir fry is a great dinner for busy families! | Hello Little Home

    Between the beans and the quinoa, this quinoa stir fry recipe is packed with protein ... plus, it's just super delish!

    Serve this Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry on busy weeknights or any night you're craving a fast, tasty meal.

     

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    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry

    This Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry is full of bold flavors and fresh vegetables!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 421kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 ½ cups quinoa
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 large red pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 medium yellow squash, quartered and sliced
    • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon red curry powder, or other curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for serving

    Instructions

    • Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a medium pot.
    • Cover pot and reduce heat to a low; cook until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
    • Remove quinoa from heat, fluff with a fork, then recover. Set aside.
    • While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add onion and peppers to oil; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to brown around edges.
      Peppers and onions for Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry | Hello Little Home
    • Stir squash into skillet and cook until it begins to brown, stirring frequently.
      Yellow squash, peppers and onions for Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry | Hello Little Home
    • Reduce heat to medium and allow pan to cool for a few minutes.
    • Add garlic, curry powder, and salt to pan. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    • Mix in chickpeas and cook for a minute, or until heated through.
      Adding chickpeas to the vegetables for for Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry | Hello Little Home
    • Add cilantro and quinoa to vegetables and stir until well combined. Season to taste with additional salt.
      Stirring in quinoa for Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry | Hello Little Home
    • Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry recipe ... a fast and healthy vegetarian meal idea! This easy vegan quinoa stir fry is packed with bold flavors and protein, plus it's gluten free. Full of yummy vegetables, like red peppers, this simple vegetarian quinoa stir fry is a great dinner for busy families! | Hello Little Home

    More Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry Tips

    Not a curry fan? This meal would be just as delicious made with other seasonings.

    Try a mixture of fresh herbs, a combination of cumin, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, or even a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha ... yum!

    However you prepare this Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry, it's sure to become part of your regular meal rotation!

    Curried Veggie, Chickpea, and Quinoa Stir Fry recipe ... a fast and healthy vegetarian meal idea! This easy vegan quinoa stir fry is packed with bold flavors and protein, plus it's gluten free. Full of yummy vegetables, like red peppers, this simple vegetarian quinoa stir fry is a great dinner for busy families! | Hello Little Home

    If you like this quinoa stir fry recipe, make sure to try my Quinoa with Roasted Tomatoes, Kale, and Feta and Healthy Mexican Quinoa Casserole recipes, too!

    Quinoa with Roasted Tomatoes, Kale & Feta ... yum! Get this easy recipe + 100 other vegetarian fall recipes that are perfect for any occassion! | Hello Little Home

    Have you been looking forward to cool fall weather as much as me?

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    About Ginnie

    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    Paula@SweetPea
    7 years ago

    This looks so good and it is exactly the kind of food that I enjoy eating. Yum!

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