Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

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!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
185 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.
Step 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.
Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Ingredients

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

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