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Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas for a Healthy, Flavorful Meal

Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas beautifully presented on a white napkin with a glass of water
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A vibrant and refreshing lemon herb quinoa salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas and fresh herbs. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal that is easy to prepare and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • Quinoa 1 cup uncooked rinsed
  • Vegetable Broth or Water 2 cups
  • Chickpeas 1 can rinsed and drained
  • Fresh Parsley ½ cup chopped
  • Fresh Mint ¼ cup chopped
  • Fresh Dill ¼ cup chopped
  • Green Onions 3–4 stalks sliced
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ cup
  • Lemon Juice ¼ cup freshly squeezed
  • Lemon Zest 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic 1–2 cloves minced
  • Red Pepper Flakes ¼ to ½ teaspoon optional
  • Sea Salt ¾ teaspoon
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper ½ teaspoon
  • Cucumber ½ cup diced optional
  • Cherry Tomatoes ½ cup halved optional
  • Feta Cheese ¼ cup crumbled optional
  • Kalamata Olives ¼ cup pitted and halved optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove bitterness.
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth or water according to package instructions and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, parsley, mint, dill, green onions, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives if using.
  4. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste and chill for 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For best results use freshly squeezed lemon juice and high-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • This dish can be served chilled or at room temperature and makes great leftovers

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