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 tomatoes:

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

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.

Nutritional Information

301
Calories
7g
Fat
49.1g
Carbohydrates
13.9g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
103mg
Sodium

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!

Nina Cole

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!

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5.0 out of 5 (27 reviews)
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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