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!
Original recipe makes 3 cups
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
40 mins
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
Calories: 185 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 5.4 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 176 mg