Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

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!


Recipes · Side Dish · Grain Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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


Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
185 Calories
5g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein


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