Gochujang Potatoes Chickpeas Quinoa (Print version)
Crispy roasted potatoes and chickpeas tossed in spicy gochujang sauce over fluffy quinoa for a satisfying Korean-inspired meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables & Proteins
01 - 1.1 lbs baby potatoes, halved
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 small red onion, sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 spring onions, sliced
→ Grains
06 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
→ Gochujang Sauce
07 - 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
12 - 2 tbsp water
→ Seasonings
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - Salt and black pepper
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss halved potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway, until potatoes are crispy and chickpeas are golden.
03 - In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
05 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
06 - Add the roasted potatoes and chickpeas to the skillet. Pour in the gochujang sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well-glazed.
07 - Divide quinoa among bowls. Top with the gochujang potatoes and chickpeas mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce clings to every nook and cranny of the roasted potatoes and chickpeas, so no bite is boring
- It keeps beautifully for days and actually tastes better when the flavors have time to mingle
02 -
- Gochujang brands vary wildly in heat level, so start with less if you are sensitive and taste as you go
- Overcrowding the baking tray is the fastest way to soggy potatoes, so give them space
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling, it makes a huge difference in flavor
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and the flavors actually get better overnight