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Chickpea & Quinoa Salad

Chickpea & Quinoa Salad | Ensalada de Quinoa y Garbanzos

Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 363 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa 180 grams
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 480 ml
  • 15.5 oz can chickpeas 440 grams
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 english cucumber
  • 2 tbsp garlic infused olive oil 30 ml
  • 3 tbsp chopped mint 12 grams
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the quinoa into a fine sieve, rinse under cold water until the water runs clear underneath (about 30 seconds), add the quinoa into a sauce pan, along with the saffron, a pinch of sea salt and the broth, heat with a high heat, once it comes to a boil place a lid and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 15 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed, then remove from the heat, let it sit for a couple minutes, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork, set aside

  2. Drain the can of chickpeas into a colander and rinse under cold water, shake off any excess water and add into a large bowl

  3. Finely chop the onion, red & green bell pepper and the cucumber, add into the bowl with the chickpeas, season with sea salt & black pepper

  4. Add the garlic infused olive oil into a small bowl, along with 1/2 tbsp (8 ml) lemon juice, the dried oregano and a kiss of sea salt & black pepper, whisk together, pour over the chickpeas and vegetables and mix together

  5. Add the cooled off quinoa into the bowl, along with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint and mix everything together until well mixed, add into a large serving dish, top off with fresh lemon zest and chopped mint, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Chickpea & Quinoa Salad | Ensalada de Quinoa y Garbanzos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 783mg34%
Potassium 673mg19%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 1528IU31%
Vitamin C 81mg98%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.