Description
A refreshing and nutritious dish combining quinoa and chickpeas with fresh herbs and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm or chilled as a main dish or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg