Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
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Brief Description
Quinoa salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, red peppers, chickpeas and seasonings.
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Main Ingredient
quinoa
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Category: Salads
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Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Prep Time: 15 min(s)
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Cook Time: 25 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Posted By: Bonadio
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Posted On: Mar 15, 2019
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 1 cups - quinoa
- 2 cups - water
- 1 teaspoons - cumin
- 1 - cucumber
- 1 - to 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 - red onion
- 1 - pepperoncini (or pickled banana pepper) chopped
- - kalamata olives chopped
- - roasted red peppers (jarred are fine)
- 16 ounces - can chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons - olive oil
- 2 teaspoons - cumin
- 1/2 teaspoons - paprika
- 1/2 teaspoons - chili powder
- - salt and pepper to taste
- - crushed red pepper optional, to taste
- 1 tablespoons - lemon juice
- - condiments and extras -- dried dill, tzatziki sauce, hot sauce
Directions:
Bring 2 cups of water, quinoa, cumin, salt and pepper to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Optional – Adding dried dill and a splash of lemon brightens this up!
While the quinoa is cooking, dice the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, peppers, and olives.
Heat oil in a pan, add chick peas and spices. Sautee for 5 minutes on medium/high heat, flipping the chick peas periodically to be sure they’re coated well. Add a splash of lemon juice at the end, flipping the chick peas to coat well.
Portion out the quinoa, top with chick peas and vegetables.
Consider topping with your favorite hot sauce and/or tzatziki sauce.
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