Fresh and vibrant Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas is perfect for meal prep! Enjoy healthy flavors today—give this recipe a try!
Author:Gianna
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Main
Method:Cooking
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
½ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
¼ cup fresh mint (finely chopped)
¼ cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
3–4 green onions (thinly sliced)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
While the quinoa cooks, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly. Stir in chickpeas, parsley, mint, dill, green onions, and dressing until everything is well combined.
Serve warm or chill to enjoy later as a refreshing salad.