Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas
A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring quinoa, chickpeas, and a refreshing lemon herb dressing, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
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 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix the fluffy quinoa, chickpeas, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/lemon-herb-quinoa-chickpeas-recipe/