Tomato And Chickpea Quinoa

This is a great tasting dish, filled with wonderful natural flavors.It is considered to be a meal in itself.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 3/4 cups filtered water
1 cup canned organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas),rinced and drained
1 organic tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons organic olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1.Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20to 25 minutes.
2.Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

Once you taste this dish,I'm sure that you will be making quinoa on a regular basis. It is so light tasting and full of wonderful nutrients that your body will thank you.

Enjoy!!!

Sylvie Thibert