Chickpea Sauté with Qi’a Hot Oats

This rich, flavorful dish is full of protein from the chickpeas and will keep you full for hours thanks to the Qi’a Superfood Gluten-Free Oatmeal. Play around with adding spice to taste and parsley for a garnish.

  • 4 servings
  • 10 mins prep, 30 mins cook 40 mins total

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (398 mL) no salt added chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 4 packets Qi’a™ Superseeds and Grains Oatmeal
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, celery, carrot, red pepper, garlic, oregano and bay leaf; cook stirring for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add chickpeas and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add 2 cups vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf.
  8. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and oatmeal.
  9. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until oats are cooked and mixture has thickened.
  10. Add remaining stock and cook for 1 minute.
  11. Sprinkle with parsley.