Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

Vegan Quinoa and Chickpea Dinner

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (27 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the dressing:

Nutritional Information

301
Calories
7g
Fat
49.1g
Carbohydrates
13.9g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
103mg
Sodium
Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

Recipe Description

This Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes recipe is your next vegan and gluten free ‘must-try’ recipe!

A fresh design of quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumbers, corn, red onion, garlic and fresh herbs, stuffed inside large, juicy tomatoes, it’s a summer dream! Enjoy it as a meal on it’s own or as a side dish too. The flavors are so versatile that it compliments every dish, beautifully. I’ve always believed healthier is tastier!

To make Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook quinoa

    15 min
    Step 1 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed TomatoesStep 1 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

    In a medium pot of boiling water, cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Prepare salad

    2 min
    Step 2 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed TomatoesStep 2 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

    In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, corn, onion, radishes, garlic, dill and parsley. Squeeze some lemon over the top and mix again.

  3. 3

    Prepare the dressing

    1 min
    Step 3 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

    In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper and dried oregano.

  4. 4

    Combine salad and dressing

    2 min
    Step 4 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

    Pour the dressing over the salad and mix again. Add salt as needed.

  5. 5

    Stuff tomatoes

    5 min
    Step 5 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed TomatoesStep 5 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

    Cut off the tops of the tomatoes, using a sharp knife and scoop out the inside seeds and bits, using a spoon. Lightly add salt and pepper to the inside of the tomatoes before stuffing with the quinoa salad.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Gluten Free Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes

    Serve just as is.

Looking for a tasty, vegan and gluten free dinner? Then try this Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes recipe. It’s sweet, it’s crunchy and it’s everything in between. Summer dinners just got scrumptious! Try it for yourself and let us know your thoughts. They take a pretty good picture too, so share yours with us and tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Tina
April 2, 2025
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I loved making the Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes! My husband and I enjoyed them at a summer picnic. So fresh and delicious, these flavors blend perfectly together. It's a simple, healthy dish that we will definitely have again.

Hannah Richards
May 12, 2024
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Tasty and simple! I made these stuffed tomatoes for a family gathering, and they were a hit. Everyone loved how fresh and vibrant they tasted. Definitely a new favorite in our home!

Diana
October 10, 2023
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Superb! I made these stuffed tomatoes for a summer picnic with my husband, and they were a hit! The fresh ingredients really shine through. I love that it’s healthy yet so satisfying. Definitely going to become a regular dish at our home. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

Wendy82
October 7, 2023
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Hice estos tomates rellenos para una cena veraniega con amigos y fue un gran exito. La mezcla de quinoa y garbanzos es maravillosa. Es un plato que encanta a todos, incluso a los que no son veganos como mi esposo. Fácil y delicioso, definitivamente lo haré otra vez.

Iggy
April 20, 2023
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for my wife and she loved them! The flavors are just perfect together. It was so simple to make too. Our little ones even wanted seconds, which never happens! Great recipe!

Hannah Miller
March 27, 2023
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for my kids' picnic. They loved them and asked for more.

Tasha Green
February 11, 2023
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Absolutely love this recipe! Made it for a family BBQ and it was a hit. Kids devoured the tomatoes without fuss. So simple yet packed with flavour, defo a keeper for summer meals.

Eager81
January 31, 2023
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Yum!

Hannah
January 8, 2023
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for my friends and they all loved them. The quinoa and chickpea filling was super simple to whip up, and it tasted amazing. I actually used to hate tomatoes, but these were so fresh, I couldn't get enough. Definitely a summer favorite now.

Rachel
December 3, 2022
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Tasty, healthy delight. Made this for my family, and they loved it. Perfect for summer meals together.

Janet
May 12, 2022
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I made this for my family and they loved it. It's healthy and tastes great. Will make again for sure.

Paulie
December 15, 2021
Verified

Superb

Lorelai Odaniels
June 15, 2020
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Lovely meal for the whole family if you serve it cold too.

Breanna Fleri
May 14, 2020
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Normally I hate chickpeas but this was pretty good.

Jaelyn Mastalir
May 6, 2020
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Bookmarked it for my next meal, first have to try out that vegan banana bread ;)

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