Cilantro Quinoa Dip with Corn, Spinach and Chickpeas
 
 
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Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
FOR THE DIP
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed or use this kind that doesn't have to be rinsed and save a step.
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn (if using frozen thaw)
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder (more or less, depending on your spice preference)
  • 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
FOR THE CILANTRO DRESSING
  • 1 small container (5.3 oz) plain, nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro (other herbs can be substituted, but just need to be fresh)
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. Bring quinoa and stock to a boil and cook according to package instructions. Set aside to cool slightly and fluff with a fork.
  2. Heat olive oil in a saute pan or large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add corn, red onion and garlic to the pan. Saute for about 5 minutes or so or until the onion is translucent and soft, corn is warmed through and now getting a roasty-brown color on some of the edges. Add the spinach and chickpeas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm them through. Add chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and keep warm while making the dressing.
  3. Add greek yogurt, vinegar and a little salt and pepper to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Stream in the olive oil while the food processor or blender is on to get your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  4. Toss the quinoa and the corn, spinach, chickpea mixture in a large bowl, adding as much of the dressing as you would like. Serve room temperature or hot with tortilla chips, pita chips or any other dipper.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/cilantro-quinoa-dip-corn-spinach-chickpeas/