Description
A cozy, zesty delight made with quinoa and chickpeas, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Combine the cooked quinoa and chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and chickpeas, and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve either warm or chilled.
Notes
Great for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg