QUINOA SALAD WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND CHICKPEAS

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At Balaboosta restaurant in New York City, Chef Admony tosses quinoa with a mixture of chickpeas, preserved lemon, shallots, dried cranberries and cilantro for texture and zest. Plenty of lemon juice and a glug of olive oil help season the dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
1/3 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced preserved lemon
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots, fried in olive oil until crisp (or left uncooked)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium pot and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat so the water gently simmers. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Let the quinoa stand, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the quinoa in a sieve and let cool completely.
  • Just before serving, place the quinoa, chickpeas, preserved lemon, cranberries, cilantro, shallots, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine.

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