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A delicious and heart-healthy dish packed with soluble fiber, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Transfer to a baking dish and add chickpeas, sweet potato, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, stir the mixture, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 300 |
| Protein (g) | 12 |
| Carbs (g) | 25 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 |
| Sugar (g) | 3 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 400 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |