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Bajane is a Provençal term for the midday meal. Chickpeas are a staple in Provence, where they are often stewed and served with pasta and vegetables. In this version, chickpeas, leeks, carrots, fennel, and spinach are served atop protein-rich quinoa. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 cup organic vegetable broth |
1 cup water |
1 cup uncooked quinoa |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 large) |
4 garlic cloves, chopped |
2 1/2 cups sliced fennel bulb (about 1 large) |
1 3/4 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot (about 3/4 pound) |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds |
1/2 cup white wine |
1 cup organic vegetable broth |
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided |
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach |
Directions:
1. To prepare quinoa, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 garlic clove to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add 1 cup broth and next 4 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt); cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
2. To prepare chickpea mixture, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leek and 4 garlic cloves to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, fennel bulb, carrot, and fennel seeds; sauté 10 minutes or until vegetables are golden. Add wine; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in 1 cup broth, 2 teaspoons thyme, and chickpeas; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and spinach.
3. Place about 2/3 cup quinoa in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1 1/2 cups chickpea mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon thyme.
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