Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
(from Amanda_Rose’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 3 people
Categories: Rice, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.