Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. This dish features nutty quinoa, earthy chickpeas, and juicy tomatoes, all brightened by zesty lime juice. Perfect for a light main course or a nutritious side, this recipe is gluten-free and free from common allergens, making it suitable for everyone.

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Recipe Collection: Lunch

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Overview

This vibrant and fresh quinoa dish is a delightful vegan recipe that combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with the tanginess of lime juice, the earthiness of chickpeas, and the freshness of tomatoes. It's a perfect side dish or a light main course that is both nutritious and satisfying.

Diet Type

Vegan

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Ingredients

1 Cup quinoa
0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
1.75 Cups water
1 Cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 Whole tomato, minced
1 Clove garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons (tbsp) lime juice
4 Teaspoons (tsp) olive oil
0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cumin, ground
1 Pinch salt, to taste
1 Pinch pepper, to taste
0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) fresh parsley, minced

Steps

Rinse the quinoa under cold, running water using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, 0.125 tsp salt, and 1.75 cups water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Once the quinoa is cooked, stir in the drained garbanzo beans, minced tomato, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil.
Season the mixture with ground cumin, a pinch of salt, and pepper to taste.
Garnish with minced fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your refreshing quinoa dish!

Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad