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Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas

A refreshing and nutritious dish featuring fluffy quinoa, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty lemon herb dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Quinoa and Chickpeas
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
Lemon Herb Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large serving dish, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and red onion.
  2. Drizzle the lemon herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be served warm or cold and is perfect for meal prep. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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