QUINOA WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES

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This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can't be beat!

Provided by sarahhouston

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups water
1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 175.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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