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Discover the Delight of Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas Recipe

Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas - 10 Ingredients Awesome Delicious
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Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas is a nutritious and delightful dish that combines quinoa and chickpeas with fresh herbs and lemon for a vibrant salad.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 2 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered (optional)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, parsley, mint, dill, green onions, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta, and olives. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss everything together until well combined.

Notes

This salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste preferences.

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Keywords: quinoa, chickpeas, salad, healthy

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