Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas
A quick, healthy dish combining fluffy quinoa, chickpeas, and zesty lemon for a vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa Rinsed under cold water
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas Drained and rinsed
- 1 none lemon Zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste none salt and pepper
- to taste none fresh parsley For garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth or water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, and oregano. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Meal prep friendly! Lasts 4-5 days in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Consider soaking quinoa for better texture or adding feta cheese for extra flavor.