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Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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1 ¾ cups water
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1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
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1 tomato, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
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½ 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
185 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
29g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 185 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Sodium 176mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 29g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 19mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 142mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.