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!

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.

Per Serving: 185 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 28.8g; fat 5.4g; sodium 175.9mg.

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