Quinoa and Chickpea Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• •2 cups vegetable broth or water
• •1 medium cucumber, diced
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.

2. 2

   In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cumin to create the dressing.

6. 6

   Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

7. 7

   Gently fold in the chopped parsley and cilantro before serving.