Tomato, Chick Peas and Toasted Quinoa
Quinoa is often referred to as a 'superfood' because it is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint
- 1 juice of Lemon
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes (halved), canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed), finely chopped red onion, diced cucumber, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the large bowl of vegetables and pour the dressing over it. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the Tomato, Chick Peas and Toasted Quinoa salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.