#MeatFreeMonday: Quinoa and chickpea stir-fry

This yummy vegan and gluten-free stir-fry makes a great mid-week meal. If you don't have quiona, use bulgar or rice instead.

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by Roxanne Ridge |
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1 – Cook the quinoa, according to the packet instructions.

2 – Meanwhile, heat the olive oil on medium-low heat in a wok or large pan. Add the spices and let them simmer for 2-3mins. Turn down the heat if they start to burn.

3 – Add the onion and raise the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3mins. Add the garlic, ginger and pepper (and chillies if you're using them) and stir-fry for 1 min.

4 – Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring frequently, for around 2 mins. Stir in the tomatoes. Fold in the spinach and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 mins. Add the salt, stir-fry for another minute, then combine with the cooked quinoa and serve.

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