Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Recipe by sarahhouston from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 40 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 185
  • Carbohydrate: 29g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 1g

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