2 cups water (you can swap in some veggie stock or chicken stock)
1 Tablespoon unrefined olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup jarred roasted tomatoes in oil (I love Divina or chopped fresh tomatoes or ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped)
¼ cup chopped onion or 1 large shallot (chopped)
⅓ cup chopped sweet bell pepper or fire-roasted red pepper
1 cup cooked chickpeas or another cooked bean of choice (such as pinto, white, or black beans)
½ cup green olives (pitted and chopped or ¼ cup capers)
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more if you like spicy)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Handful of fresh spinach (chopped)
Optional: fresh herbs for garnish (such as basil, chives, dill, mint, or parsley)
Steps
In a medium-size pot, add in all of the ingredients, except for the spinach and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until all of the water has absorbed. Drag a spoon across the bottom of the pot to check.
Stir in spinach until wilted. Taste for seasoning. Garnish with herbs before serving. Serve hot, warm, room temp or cold. Will stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reviews
NK on 2026-08-24 (5 stars): Divine!
Sally Barry on 2026-07-24 (5 stars): I’m always looking for delicious ways to add more fiber to our diet, and this recipe is a winner! It’s incredibly easy to make, tastes wonderful, and I love that I can let it simmer on the stovetop while I finish preparing the rest of the meal. It has definitely earned a spot in our regular rotation. Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!
Cathie on 2026-05-24 (5 stars): Easy, tasty and healthy!
Brenda Lord on 2025-09-08 (5 stars): I've never had quinoa before. I decided to give it a try using this recipe. I actually loved it and this dish. Will definitely be making more recipes using it...and definitely make this again.
Susan on 2025-04-19 (5 stars): I had never made quinoa before, and this recipe was easy to use, used sun-dried tomatoes, hot pepper flakes and added some leftover cooked veggies at the end. DELICIOUS!! Thanks for the healthy and tasty recipe.
Lisa on 2023-10-05 (5 stars): Just finished making this dish. It is so easy, healthy and delicious and you literally use what you have on hand. Topped with feta, yum! Thank you Pamela.
