Chickpea Quinoa Stir Fry

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Use what you have on hand to make simple chickpea quinoa stir fry. It’s quick, easy, budget friendly and oil-free!

Stir fry’s are a great way to add extra vegetables to your meal, and use any leftovers sitting in the fridge. I don’t use oil, so when I say ‘fry’ there isn’t any frying involved. Everything is cooked in one pan for fast clean-up.

Simple Chickpea Quinoa Stir Fry

When making any stir fry, measurements are just guidelines based on what I like and what vegetables we have available. Feel free to alter the ingredients or measurements to suit your taste.

The unexpected, but delicious, pineapple brings it to a whole new level. If you can’t get fresh pineapple you can use mango.

I have fond memories of my toddler gobbling up this chickpea quinoa stir fry. He continued stealing it off my plate long after his was eaten.

Chickpea Quinoa Stir Fry with Vegetables

This is a great dinner meal and also works well as leftovers the next day. The sweetness of the pineapple plays well with the variety of vegetables.

This meal is naturally gluten-free if made with Tamari or Braggs Liquid Aminos. Soy sauce contains gluten so you shouldn’t use it if you are intolerant or allergic.

How to Make Chickpea Quinoa Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Onion, diced
• 1 Carrot, sliced
• 1 Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 cup Cauliflower
• 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 2 Celery Ribs, sliced
• 1 cup Chickpeas, cooked
• 1 1/2 cup Quinoa, cooked
• 3 tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos (or Soy Sauce)
• 1 cup Pineapple, diced

Step 1 – Cook Onion and Celery

In a skillet on medium heat, begin by cooking the onion and celery all the way through. Add water and stir when they stick to the pan.

Step 2 – Add Veggies

Add the carrot, bell pepper, cauliflower, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the veggies are tender-crisp.

Step 3 – Add Quinoa

Next add the cooked chickpeas, cooked quinoa, and one tablespoon of Braggs Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce) and mix them together.

Step 4 – Add Pineapple

Now gently fold in the fresh pineapple.

Step 5 – Adjust to Taste

Take a taste and add more liquid aminos (or soy sauce) if desired.

Serve and enjoy! This makes 2-3 servings with some leftovers. We usually enjoy multiple servings.

Storage

If you find you have leftover quinoa to store, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

More Delicious Plant Based Meals

If you enjoyed this recipe, check out these other vegan meal ideas:

• Vegetable Spaghetti
• Vegan Pad Thai in Less Than 30 Minutes
• Sheet Pan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Tacos
• Vegan Bolognese Pasta with Lentils
• Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa

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