Description
A quick and nutritious dish featuring quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro), chopped
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- Combine the quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a medium pot, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and let cook for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Mix together the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss in the chopped fresh herbs and mix until everything is well combined.
- Serve it warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
For a unique twist, try adding it into lettuce wraps or serving it with diced avocado on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg