Quinoa Citronnée Aux Pois Chiches
A bright and flavorful dish packed with protein and fiber, perfect for uplifting your spirits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g quinoa
- 400 g cooked chickpeas (1 can)
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A few pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- Cook quinoa in double the amount of water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Sauté red onion in olive oil until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Toss in cooked chickpeas and heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked quinoa with chickpea mixture and season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and parsley, stirring to combine.
- Serve in a bowl and garnish with optional seeds.
Notes
Can be served warm or chilled. Pairs well with grilled veggies or protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, chickpeas, vegan, healthy, Mediterranean