Quinoa with Chickpeas & Tomatoes

• ½ cup quinoa
• 1/8 tsp salt
• ¾ cup water + 2 tbsp
• 1 cup chickpeas
• ½ cup mushrooms, chopped
• ½ tomato, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp cumin
• Pinch of salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rince until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender. About 20 – 25 minutes.

Once the quinoa is finished cooking, stir in the chickpeas, tomato, mushrooms, garlic, lime juice and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt & pepper and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serving Size: Serves 3

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JESSICA.