Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. 2. While quinoa cooks, drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Finely chop parsley and dill. Mince garlic. Zest the lemon and then squeeze the juice.
3. 3. In a large bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa, garbanzo beans, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add optional red onion and cherry tomatoes if using.
4. 4. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, let the dish rest for 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge) before serving. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, add a splash of broth or water and warm gently. Not recommended for freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired / American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
