Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 3/4 cup water
- 2–3 cups chopped/sliced tomatoes
- 15 oz can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- parsley
- cumin
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa with cold water in a mesh strainer. Toast in a medium pot over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 12-13 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop tomatoes and green onions. Prepare dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients together.
- Once quinoa is cooled, combine it with the tomatoes, chickpeas, green onion, and half the dressing. Toss well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg