Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas
A refreshing and nutritious dish featuring fluffy quinoa, hearty chickpeas, and vibrant herbs, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve warm or chilled as a salad.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For variety, use different legumes or add spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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