Vegan Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas

Name: Vegan Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup cilantro (chopped); 2 scallions (thinly sliced); 1 teaspoon garlic (minced); 1/2 cup tomato (diced); 1 avocado (in cubes); 1 can of chickpeas (or 1 cup of homemade); salt & pepper to taste; a dash of cayenne (optional)

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Quinoa for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This vegan quinoa salad with chickpeas is a complete meal, making a great lunch or dinner. This superfood is a must in my diet, I have it all year round. This salad is super easy and one of my favorites to have in the summer.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

2 cups water 1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cilantro, chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato, diced
1 avocado, in cubes
1 can of chickpeas (or 1 cup of homemade )
salt & pepper to taste
a dash of cayenne (optional)

Instructions

Rinse quinoa well with cool water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
Add rinsed quinoa to a saucepan over low heat; stir with wooden spoon until all water has evaporated and grains emit a faint, roasted aroma. Add water and a pinch of salt.
Cover and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed; let sit, covered for about 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Meanwhile, prepare and mix remaining ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
Mix in cooked quinoa and serve room temperature.

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