Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
3 cups


Ingredients

  • 1cupquinoa
  • ⅛teaspoonsalt
  • 1 ¾cupswater
  • 1cupcanned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • 1tomato, chopped
  • 1clovegarlic, minced
  • 3tablespoonslime juice
  • 4teaspoonsolive oil
  • ½teaspoonground cumin
  • 1pinchsalt and pepper to taste
  • ½teaspoonchopped fresh parsley

  • Directions

    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 (per serving)

    185 Calories
    5g Fat
    29g Carbs
    6g Protein

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