Quinoa chickpea salad Recipe
Quinoa is a superfood grain and a flowering plant in the amaranth family.
Quinoa is an insoluble fibre that helps increase the feeling of tummy fullness and keeps you feeling for a longer time.
It helps aid in weight loss.
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This Mediterranean quinoa salad and this Southwest quinoa salad.
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Three tablespoons of olive oil
Two tablespoons of red wine vinegar
One tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
One teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Directions:
1. Add the mixture to a large pot and bring chicken broth to a boil.
Add quinoa and stir to combine.
Cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, parsley, mint, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, chilli powder, salt, and black pepper.
Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
3. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later. Enjoy!
quinoa salad with roasted vegetables
4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
Add quinoa and stir to combine.
Cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
6. Meanwhile, toss zucchini, tomatoes, red peppers, and olive oil in a roasting pan.
Roast them in the oven for nearly 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
7. Combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, fresh parsley, and a simple vinaigrette dressing in a large bowl.
Toss everything together until it's evenly mixed, and enjoy!
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