Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Tahini

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If you are looking for a balanced vegetarian meal that is easy to make but full of flavor, then I recommend this earthy, yet tangy chickpea and quinoa salad.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 cup water

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 shallot, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons tahini

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the garbanzo beans in a saucepan, and cover with several inches of water. Combine the quinoa with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Set both aside to soak overnight.

  2. The following day, pour the soaking water off of the garbanzo beans, and fill with fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the garbanzo beans are tender, about 1 hour. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, bring the quinoa to a boil over high heat in its soaking water. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes; set aside.

  3. Combine the drained garbanzo beans and quinoa in a mixing bowl with the parsley; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the shallot, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the garbanzo bean mixture, and stir gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259 Calories
10g Fat
34g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 455mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.