One Pot Tandoori Quinoa

olive oil (or coconut oil, or other plain oil)

diced sweet potatoes ((115 grams) (a small dice is best) (equals 1 small sweet potato or 1/2 of a large one))

red onion (finely chopped)

garlic (minced)

jalapeno or 2 Indian green chiles (seeded and minced)

minced fresh ginger

garam masala ((see notes))

(optional) 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

uncooked quinoa (rinsed)

and 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas ((equal to one 15 oz. can))

about 1 and 1/2 cups diced tomatoes ((equal to one 14 oz. can))

coconut sugar ((or brown sugar))

salt and pepper (to taste)

fresh lime juice ((lemon also works), for serving)

chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)